Thomas Musmann

Practice Areas

Thomas Musmann is an IP litigator with more than 25 years of experience. He has advised and represented clients in IP disputes relating to a broad range of technological areas and industry sectors.

Thomas is particularly known for his expertise in advising and representing clients in complex and often multinational patent disputes. He has acted for a variety of clients in the fields of pharma, biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry, automotive, electronics and engineering.

In addition to representing clients before the German courts, Thomas has experience of European Patent Office opposition proceedings. He also practiced in proceedings before the European Court of Justice and has represented clients in arbitration proceedings relating to technology contract disputes. Thomas has been involved in many multi-jurisdictional disputes, working with advisors and practitioners from across Europe, North America, China, Korea, Japan and Australia.

Other major fields of activity for Thomas are the law of unfair competition and license agreements. He has also assisted clients in the course of IP-related M&A negotiations and transactions.

Professional Memberships

AIPPI; DAJV; GRUR; LES; VPP