Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Germany
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Thomas Gniadek
Germany 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Thomas is a partner in our Munich office. His practice focuses on counselling and representation in patent litigation, trade secrets litigation and other tech-related litigation. In particular, his expertise comprises litigating patents in the fields of telecommunications, video, audio and voice coding, IT, hardware and software, consumer electronics, automotive, mechanics, 3D printing, metal manufacturing, medical devices as well as biotech; regularly including standard essential patents (SEP).
Further, Thomas advises on technology related know-how and trade secrets protection. He gives advice on the licensing of patents and IP rights, on employee inventions law and on technology related unfair competition and anti-trust law (SEP/FRAND). He helps clients manage risks and arriving at practical solutions without involving the courts. Also, Thomas has a wealth of experience in providing comprehensive freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and representing clients in complex out-of-court negotiation scenarios.
Before joining us, Thomas was a salary partner with an international, full service law firm and a counsel with a market-leading European patent boutique.
Thomas is a registered representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which became operational on 1 June 2023.
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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - Germany
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Thomas Gniadek specialises in patent litigation matters. He has particular expertise in the telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive and biotechnology sectors and often represents his clients in standard-essential patent-related disputes.
Indviduelles Editorial
Thomas Gniadek ist auf Patentstreitigkeiten spezialisiert. Er verfügt über besondere Expertise in den Bereichen Telekommunikation, Unterhaltungselektronik, Automobilindustrie und Biotechnologie und vertritt seine Mandanten häufig in Streitigkeiten um standardessentielle Patente.
Strengths
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Thomas Gniadek does not need chasing, he is on top of everything and his expertise is very valuable, especially with topics related to the UPC.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers GermanyThomas Gniadek has a lot of experience at the Unified Patent Court. He handles complex cases and utilises his resources very well.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers GermanyThomas Gniadek braucht nicht hinterherzulaufen, er ist bestens informiert und sein Fachwissen ist sehr wertvoll, insbesondere bei Themen rund um den Einheitlichen Patentgericht.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers GermanyThomas Gniadek verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung am Einheitlichen Patentgericht. Er bearbeitet komplexe Fälle und nutzt seine Ressourcen sehr effizient. Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Germany
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