Andreas advises clients on complex patent disputes in the telecommunications, multimedia, and technology sectors, with particular expertise in standard essential patents (SEPs) and codec technologies.

Andreas is an experienced patent attorney with significant expertise in large-scale SEP litigation campaigns, particularly involving multimedia codecs and telecommunications technologies. His technical background in electrical engineering and expertise in information coding, cryptography, and artificial intelligence enables him to navigate complex technical disputes and provide strategic counsel in multi-jurisdictional matters. His practice encompasses both patent assertion and defence, giving him a broad perspective on strategic and technical issues in SEP litigation.

Andreas joined Powell Gilbert in 2025.

Key cases

• Roku v Dolby (UPC – video codec)
• Roku v Sun Patent Trust (UPC – video codec)
• Roku v Huawei (UPC – video codec)
• Roku v Philips (UPC – video codec)
• Velos v Disney (UPC – video codec / SEPs)
• Malikie v Oppo (UPC – telecommunication / SEPs)
• KeeeX v Adobe (UPC – cryptography)
• VoiceAge v TCL (speech codec / SEPs)*
• VoiceAge v Oppo and further smartphones manufacturers (speech codec / SEPs)*
• Dolby, GE, Mitsubishi, JVCKenwood v TCL (video codec / SEPs)*
• Panasonic v Oppo (telecommunication)*
• Nokia v vivo (telecommunication)*
• Crystal Clear Codec v Oppo and other smartphone manufacturers (speech codec / SEPs)*
• KPN v Oppo (telecommunication)*

*Prior to joining Powell Gilbert