“Andreas is one of Germany’s leading patent litigators. He is unwavering in his commitment to his clientele and his ability to manage complex, high-stakes disputes with remarkable precision and strategic insight is impressive.”
IAM Patent 1000
“Andreas is one of Germany’s leading patent litigators. He is unwavering in his commitment to his clientele and his ability to manage complex, high-stakes disputes with remarkable precision and strategic insight is impressive.”
IAM Patent 1000
Andreas is an extremely experienced and highly regarded patent litigator, with over 15 years’ experience working on complex, multijurisdictional disputes.
He has particular expertise in leading disputes relating to standard essential patents (SEPs), including devising and implementing FRAND strategies. He has handled leading cases before the German courts and has rapidly established a reputation as a leading UPC litigator, including acting in the first FRAND proceedings before the UPC.
Andreas has also significant patent litigation experience in relation to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology (including biosimilars), medical devices, flooring panels and other technologies.
Andreas regularly speaks at conferences about IP topics, including SEP/FRAND litigation.
Andreas joined Powell Gilbert as a partner in 2025.
Key Cases:
Panasonic v Oppo (SEPs/ speech codec /FRAND licensing)
Dolby, Philips, ETRI, Mitsubishi, JVCKenwood and others v TCL (SEPs/ video codes / FRAND licensing)
Crystal Clear Codec v Oppo and other smartphone manufacturers (SEPs / speech codec / FRAND licensing)
Dolby v Optoma (speech codec / licensing)
Fraunhofer, Dolby v TCL (SEPs / speech codec / FRAND licensing)
Signify v Eglo (LED technology / Licensing)
Nokia v vivo (telecommunication / FRAND licensing)
Sisvel v Oppo (SEPs / FRAND licensing)
Wiko v Philips (SEPs / FRAND licensing / non SEPs)
Wiko v Ericsson (SEPs / FRAND licensing / non SEPs)
RegenLab v Estar (PRP preparation)
Biogen, Genentech v Celltrion (rituximab)
2009 Attorney-at-law (Germany)
2023 UPC Representative
Law Studies, Universities of Bremen and Munster
PhD (law), University of Munster
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, University Munster
Diploma in Media Law, University Munster
Member of AIPPI, EPLAW, LES, GRUR
Juve Patent – Recommended Individual, Patent Litigation Germany
Managing IP’s IP Stars – Patent Star (since 2019)
Legal 500 – Recommended
IAM Patent 1000 – German Patent Litigation (Silver Tier)
Chambers and Partners – Global Guide IP Patent Litigation
Tennis trainer
The births of my son and daughter
South of France, Plage de Paulilles (Port Vendres)
