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Profile<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hartwig is a partner at ZENK since 2008. She mainly advises companies in the consumer goods sector on product law issues as well as in the field of intellectual property law, in particular competition and trademark law.<\/p>\n

She also advises companies comprehensively on crisis management and compliance as well as on liability and recourse issues.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Food Law,\u00a0
Cosmetics Law,\u00a0
Consumer Goods Law,\u00a0
Industrial Property Law,\u00a0
Competition Law,\u00a0
Trademark Law,\u00a0
Advertising Strategies,\u00a0
Crisis Management & Communication,\u00a0
Compliance & Delegation,\u00a0
Liability & Recourse<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hartwig, born in G\u00f6ttingen in 1974, studied law in Kiel and Li\u00e8ge from 1994 to 1998 and then completed postgraduate studies in commercial law in Hamburg.<\/p>\n

After completing her studies, she was a trainee lawyer in Hamburg and New York and a research assistant at the University of Hamburg. She completed her doctorate in 2002. Ms. Hartwig has been working as a lawyer since 2003. She initially worked in a major international law firm and later joined ZENK. She has also been a specialist in intellectual property law since 2007.<\/p>\n

Stefanie Hartwig has been one of Germany\u2019s leading lawyers in food law for many years. Among other things, she is a member of the Legal Committee of the German Food Industry Association (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V.) and of the GRUR Expert Committee on Drug and Food Law. She is also a member of the Board of Directors and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Food Law Research Center at the University of Marburg and a member of the Examination Committee for the specialist title of Intellectual Property Lawyer at the Hanseatic Bar Association.<\/p>\n

Ms. Hartwig is also a lecturer in food law and an honorary professor at the University of L\u00fcbeck.<\/p>\n

She is a frequently booked speaker at events and is the editor and co-author of various specialist books, e.g. \u201cWerbung f\u00fcr Lebensmittel\u201d (Advertising for Food) and \u201cPraxishandbuch Lebensmittelkennzeichnung\u201d (A Guide to Food Labelling)<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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German, English, French<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Awards<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 \/ Handelsblatt Ranking 2026 “Germany\u2019s Best Lawyers”
in the fields of Intellectual Property Law, Food and Beverage Law and\u00a0Advertising Law<\/p>\n

“Leading Partner” in Food and Consumer Goods Law, Legal 500 Germany 2026 ranking<\/p>\n

\u201chighly experienced, smart and pragmatic\u201d (competitor), JUVE 2024\/2025<\/p>\n

\u201clooks beyond the horizon\u201d (competitor); \u201cvery knowledgeable in trademark and copyright law\u201d (competitor), JUVE 2023\/2024<\/p>\n

\u201cThe HH team has long been one of the market leaders in food law. The firm is therefore regularly in demand not only for classic issues such as labeling, differentiation, health claims and novel food, but also for crisis management, including recalls. The team can hardly be pinned down to specific sectors, but combines experience in almost all sectors, including on the international stage. It is remarkable how closely the team is networked within the firm without risking its own profile. For example, the specialists regularly cooperate with the commercial and distribution lawyers and thus also support clients\u2019 strategic projects. This connection also positions Zenk excellently for advice on the LkSG. The offering is completed by an IP practice.\u201d, JUVE 2022\/2023<\/p>\n

\u201cThe firm has long been convincing well-known clients such as Iglo and K\u00fchne, who come from its core practice of food law, also in trademark and in particular competition law. In addition to advising on advertising claims and product launches, Zenk is also often involved in contentious cases, where Hartwig in particular is known for her experience in unfair competition litigation, especially for Unilever. Freudenberg also advises a number of medium-sized clients and advertising agencies.\u201d, JUVE 2022\/2023<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Publications<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Interview: Ukraine-Krieg und Lebensmittelrecht, LP economy, Ausgabe 8, Mai 2022<\/a><\/p>

Zum Verwechseln \u00e4hnlich: Die rechtliche Bewertung von \u201eMe-too\u201c-Produkten ist in Bewegung geraten, LZ 8, 26. Februar 2016<\/a><\/p>

Erstes Urteil zur N\u00e4hrwert-Deklaration, LZ 38 18. September 2015<\/a><\/p>

Werbung mit regionalen Hinweisen<\/p>

Information \u00fcber Allergien und Unvertr\u00e4glichkeiten ausl\u00f6sende Stoffe im Sinne des Art. 9 Abs. 1 lit. c) LMIV bei loser Ware, ZLR Ausgabe 3, 08.06.2012<\/a><\/p>

Werbung f\u00fcr Lebensmittel<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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AfP Webinar
Die wichtigsten Basics zur Kennzeichnung, Zusammensetzung und Bewerbung von Lebensmitteln
| Online | 7. Oktober 2026<\/p>

BirkeAkademie
Health-Claims & Lebensmittelkennzeichnung aktuell
| Online | 5. November 2026<\/p>

AfP Webinar
2 Monate EmpCo \u2013 Was machen Beh\u00f6rden, NGO`s und Handel?
| Online | 30. November 2026<\/p>

Marburger Workshop zum Lebensmittelrecht \u2013 Universit\u00e4t Marburg
Diverse Vortr\u00e4ge
| Marburg | 2. Dezember 2026<\/p>

AfP Webinar
\u00dcberblick \u00fcber die neuesten ALTS und ALS-Stellungnahmen
| Online | 7. Dezember 2026<\/p>

AfP Webinar
\u00dcberblick \u00fcber aktuelle Urteile zur Kennzeichnung und Bewerbung von Lebensmitteln
| Online | 15. Dezember 2026<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Legal committee of the Food Association Germany e. V. (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V.<\/p>\n

Member of the board of directors and the scientific advisory board of the Food Law Research Centre of the University of Marburg<\/p>\n

Member of the GRUR committee of experts on pharmaceutical and food law<\/p>\n

Head of the food law working group of foodactive e.V. network<\/p>\n

Visiting lecturer in food law at the University of L\u00fcbeck<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Profile<\/h2>\n

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hartwig is a partner at ZENK since 2008. She mainly advises companies in the consumer goods sector on product law issues as well as in the field of intellectual property law, in particular competition and trademark law.<\/p>

She also advises companies comprehensively on crisis management and compliance as well as on liability and recourse issues.<\/p>\n

Skills<\/h2>\n

Food Law,\u00a0
Cosmetics Law,\u00a0
Consumer Goods Law,\u00a0
Industrial Property Law,\u00a0
Competition Law,\u00a0
Trademark Law,\u00a0
Advertising Strategies,\u00a0
Crisis Management & Communication,\u00a0
Compliance & Delegation,\u00a0
Liability & Recourse<\/p>\n

About<\/h2>\n

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hartwig, born in G\u00f6ttingen in 1974, studied law in Kiel and Li\u00e8ge from 1994 to 1998 and then completed postgraduate studies in commercial law in Hamburg.<\/p>

After completing her studies, she was a trainee lawyer in Hamburg and New York and a research assistant at the University of Hamburg. She completed her doctorate in 2002. Ms. Hartwig has been working as a lawyer since 2003. She initially worked in a major international law firm and later joined ZENK. She has also been a specialist in intellectual property law since 2007.<\/p>

Stefanie Hartwig has been one of Germany\u2019s leading lawyers in food law for many years. Among other things, she is a member of the Legal Committee of the German Food Industry Association (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V.) and of the GRUR Expert Committee on Drug and Food Law. She is also a member of the Board of Directors and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Food Law Research Center at the University of Marburg and a member of the Examination Committee for the specialist title of Intellectual Property Lawyer at the Hanseatic Bar Association.<\/p>

Ms. Hartwig is also a lecturer in food law and an honorary professor at the University of L\u00fcbeck.<\/p>

She is a frequently booked speaker at events and is the editor and co-author of various specialist books, e.g. \u201cWerbung f\u00fcr Lebensmittel\u201d (Advertising for Food) and \u201cPraxishandbuch Lebensmittelkennzeichnung\u201d (A Guide to Food Labelling)<\/p>\n\"Prof.\n

Languages<\/h2>\n

German, English, French<\/p>\n

Awards<\/h2>\n

Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 \/ Handelsblatt Ranking 2026 \"Germany\u2019s Best Lawyers\"
in the fields of Intellectual Property Law, Food and Beverage Law and\u00a0Advertising Law<\/p>

\"Leading Partner\" in Food and Consumer Goods Law, Legal 500 Germany 2026 ranking<\/p>

\u201chighly experienced, smart and pragmatic\u201d (competitor), JUVE 2024\/2025<\/p>

\u201clooks beyond the horizon\u201d (competitor); \u201cvery knowledgeable in trademark and copyright law\u201d (competitor), JUVE 2023\/2024<\/p>

\u201cThe HH team has long been one of the market leaders in food law. The firm is therefore regularly in demand not only for classic issues such as labeling, differentiation, health claims and novel food, but also for crisis management, including recalls. The team can hardly be pinned down to specific sectors, but combines experience in almost all sectors, including on the international stage. It is remarkable how closely the team is networked within the firm without risking its own profile. For example, the specialists regularly cooperate with the commercial and distribution lawyers and thus also support clients\u2019 strategic projects. This connection also positions Zenk excellently for advice on the LkSG. The offering is completed by an IP practice.\u201d, JUVE 2022\/2023<\/p>

\u201cThe firm has long been convincing well-known clients such as Iglo and K\u00fchne, who come from its core practice of food law, also in trademark and in particular competition law. In addition to advising on advertising claims and product launches, Zenk is also often involved in contentious cases, where Hartwig in particular is known for her experience in unfair competition litigation, especially for Unilever. Freudenberg also advises a number of medium-sized clients and advertising agencies.\u201d, JUVE 2022\/2023<\/p>\n

Publications<\/h2>\n

Interview: Ukraine-Krieg und Lebensmittelrecht, LP economy, Ausgabe 8, Mai 2022<\/a><\/p>

Zum Verwechseln \u00e4hnlich: Die rechtliche Bewertung von \u201eMe-too\u201c-Produkten ist in Bewegung geraten, LZ 8, 26. Februar 2016<\/a><\/p>

Erstes Urteil zur N\u00e4hrwert-Deklaration, LZ 38 18. September 2015<\/a><\/p>

Werbung mit regionalen Hinweisen<\/p>

Information \u00fcber Allergien und Unvertr\u00e4glichkeiten ausl\u00f6sende Stoffe im Sinne des Art. 9 Abs. 1 lit. c) LMIV bei loser Ware, ZLR Ausgabe 3, 08.06.2012<\/a><\/p>

Werbung f\u00fcr Lebensmittel<\/a><\/p>\n

Events<\/h2>\n

AfP Webinar
Die wichtigsten Basics zur Kennzeichnung, Zusammensetzung und Bewerbung von Lebensmitteln
| Online | 7. Oktober 2026<\/p>

BirkeAkademie
Health-Claims & Lebensmittelkennzeichnung aktuell
| Online | 5. November 2026<\/p>

AfP Webinar
2 Monate EmpCo \u2013 Was machen Beh\u00f6rden, NGO`s und Handel?
| Online | 30. November 2026<\/p>

Marburger Workshop zum Lebensmittelrecht \u2013 Universit\u00e4t Marburg
Diverse Vortr\u00e4ge
| Marburg | 2. Dezember 2026<\/p>

AfP Webinar
\u00dcberblick \u00fcber die neuesten ALTS und ALS-Stellungnahmen
| Online | 7. Dezember 2026<\/p>

AfP Webinar
\u00dcberblick \u00fcber aktuelle Urteile zur Kennzeichnung und Bewerbung von Lebensmitteln
| Online | 15. Dezember 2026<\/p>\n

Memberships<\/h2>\n

Legal committee of the Food Association Germany e. V. (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V.<\/p>

Member of the board of directors and the scientific advisory board of the Food Law Research Centre of the University of Marburg<\/p>

Member of the GRUR committee of experts on pharmaceutical and food law<\/p>

Head of the food law working group of foodactive e.V. network<\/p>

Visiting lecturer in food law at the University of L\u00fcbeck<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team\/3591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=3591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}