Dr Alexander Schmitz > Maiwald GmbH > Munich, Germany > Lawyer Profile
Maiwald GmbH Offices
ELISENSTRASSE 3,
80335 MÜNCHEN
Germany
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Dr Alexander Schmitz
Work Department
Alexander Schmitz assists companies in prosecuting and enforcing IP rights in the fields of electrical and information technologies as well as mechanics and mechanical engineering. He is an acknowledged expert in the fields of medical devices, high-voltage technology, energy transmission and distribution systems as well as electrical components. His foremost priority is always to find the optimal solution for the client. Alexander also engages intensively with digitalization, Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 and e‑mobility.
Alexander advises mostly medium-sized companies with regard to strategic planning as well as development and maintenance of IP portfolios. He regularly conducts infringement and validity proceedings and coordinates litigation involving similar issues.
Position
Partner
German Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
Representative before the UPC
Electrical Engineer
Career
Languages
German, English
Memberships
- epi
- VPP
- FICPI
Education
2011 Admitted to practice as business mediator (MuCDR)
Lawyer Rankings
Germany > Intellectual property > Patent litigation: patent lawyers
Maiwald GmbH, with headquarters in Munich, is experienced in disputes, particularly in opposition proceedings before the EPO, but also has expertise in nullity and infringement proceedings. Pharma and chemistry are among the practice’s central specialist areas, which are covered by Eva Ehlich and Derk Vos among others; both are often instructed by US and Japanese clients. Biotechnology, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering form additional practice pillars; Sophie Ertl and Alexander Schmitz are among the key contacts for the latter.