Tilman . Muller-Stoy
Bardehle Pagenberg
Tilman Müller-Stoy, Esq., is widely recognized as an award-winning, leading German patent litigator and was just recognized as German Patent Litigator of the year 2024 by MIP. He is one of the pioneers at the European Unified Patent Court and currently the leading trial lawyer there in terms of number and relevance of cases. With over 20 years of experience in IP, he has handled several hundreds of patent disputes in courts and patent offices, with a focus on high-value, multinational matters. He frequently takes on a coordinating role, acting as the European lead counsel, so clients benefit from his solid understanding of the laws and procedures of all relevant jurisdictions. Tilman is particularly sought after in SEP/FRAND matters, having in-depth knowledge of numerous standards and related industry practice including the underlying economics. He assists his clients not only in such litigation but also in avoiding or preparing for it - be it as lead negotiator be it as trusted advisor in the background. He has vast experience not only in defending against, but also creating, evaluating, and enforcing major licensing programs, including compulsory licensing proceedings in the pharmaceutical area. He is particularly active in the high tech, automotive and life sciences sectors. Tilman frequently speaks at international IP conferences, has authored many peer-reviewed articles on patent litigation, is a board member of LESI and LES Germany, a professor for patent law at Munich Technical University and a member of the editorial board of EPLAW and GRUR Patent.
(04/24)
