Tilman Müller-Stoy
Prof. Dr. jur.
Tilman Müller-Stoy is widely recognized as a leading German patent litigator. Co-heading the European patent litigation group of BARDEHLE PAGENBERG, he already is one of the pioneers at the European Unified Patent Court. With over 20 years of experience in IP, he has handled several hundreds of patent disputes (including entitlement proceedings) in courts and patent offices, with a focus on high-profile, 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. His expertise spans numerous technologies and sectors, for instance telecommunications, IT, consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and life sciences. Trained as a commercial mediator, Tilman also assists his clients in IP-related ADR proceedings, including national and international mediation and arbitration.
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. As one of just a few, he already has comprehensive experience in the areas of 5G, connected cars, and IoT.
A significant part of Tilman’s daily work relates to technology transfer including licensing, R & D agreements, and corresponding aspects of antitrust law. 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.
His clients are large multinational corporations primarily headquartered in the US, Asia, and Europe as well as highly innovative SMEs that are hidden champions in their fields.
Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwalt), Certified IP lawyer, Commercial Mediator (MuCDR), UPC Representative, Partner
Location: Munich
Languages: German, English
For me, living means taking action – proactive, creative and, if need be, aggressive – as part of a truly exceptional service for our clients.
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Publications
Tilman publishes articles on issues relating to intellectual property law alongside his work as a member of the editorial board of the EPLAW (European Patent Lawyers Association) Patent Blog.
Lectures & Seminars
Tilman was trained in Germany, the UK, the US, and China and enjoys the international and strategic aspects of his practice the most. He is recognized as a global IP thought leader and frequently speaks at national and international IP conferences. Tilman likes teaching as a professor for patent law at the Technical University of Munich and as an instructor of the bar preparation program of the Munich Court of Appeals. He regularly lectures at universities throughout the US, Japan, China, and Europe and has authored numerous publications in the patent litigation and licensing space.
Qualifications
Tilman Müller-Stoy is also a qualified commercial mediator (MuCDR).
Memberships
For many years, Tilman chaired the Dispute Resolution Committee of LESI (Licensing Executive Society International); since May 2023, he is a member of LESI's board of directors. Moreover, he is a member of the editorial board of the EPLAW (European Patent Lawyers Association) Patent Blog. Tilman is also involved in the US-based Sedona Conference pertaining to global patent litigation issues.
Registration as a Representative before the UPC
Honorary Professor for Patent Law at the Technical University of Munich
Partner at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG in Munich, Germany
Certified as a specialist IP lawyer by the Munich Bar Council
Commercial mediator (MuCDR)
Visiting attorney at the law firm East IP Legal Services in Beijing, China
Ph.D. (“Dr. iur.”) in Law with summa cum laude, University of Augsburg, Germany (thesis: “Proving and Inspecting the Object of Infringement according to German Patent Law”)
Associate at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG in Munich, Germany
Licensed to practice as an attorney-at-law
Second State Law Examination (bar admission exam)
First State Law Examination (degree-level qualification)
Trainee at various international law firms in Germany and at the US law firms Leydig, Voit & Mayer in Chicago, Illinois, and Baker Botts in Austin
Legal studies at the University of Regensburg, Germany, and the University of Aberdeen
