Maximilian Schmitz is an intellectual property lawyer based in Munich. He advises on litigation and dispute resolution at the full range of intellectual property rights, with a particular focus on patent law.

He advises national and international companies in accordance to intellectual property rights with a focus on patent, utility models and design law as well as competition law. Beside patent infringement proceedings, he also advises on invalidation proceedings before the German Federal Patent Court, as well as opposition proceedings before the German Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office. Inter alia Maximilian advises clients in the field of mechanical engineering, bio science and sports equipment.

Maximilian studied law at the University of Munich and the University of Augsburg. During his traineeship he worked a couple of years for a renowned German IP-boutique.

He is member of the Munich Bar Association. Maximilian is a German native speaker, is fluent in English and has basic knowledge of French.