Markus Graf

Equity Partner @Mitscherlich Partmbb

Munich, DE

In IP since 1990 Joined Mitscherlich in 1990 Partner since 1992Dr. Markus Graf heads the firm’s trademark department. The dynamic team of professionals averages over 300 applications per year, which places Mitscherlich among Germany’s leading firms in the trademark field. On the basis of his extensive experience in trademark prosecution and Community trademark opposition proceedings, Dr. Graf advises his clients on identifying and solving IP conflicts before they arise. Contentious cases however are litigated through all instances, and if need be, up to the Court of Justice of the EU.He also coordinates the firm’s litigation practice as a whole. His trademark clients are companies of all sizes and from all sectors of industry, including a number of the world’s leading brands. Dr. Markus Graf teaches international trademark strategy at the Deutsche Anwaltsakademie (German Attorney’s Academy) as associate professor.Professional ExperienceTrademark and Design Patent Law practice at Mitscherlich since 1990Leading Mitscherlich’s trademark teamManagement of large trademark portfoliosAssociate Professor for international trademark rights at the German Attorney’s Academy since 1997Legal Fields IP Litigation Trademarks Patents Design Patents Copyright Unfair competition Combating counterfeit & piracy Domain Name Conflicts License, Cooperation, R&D and Assignment AgreementsMembership/ActivitiesMember of GRUR, INTA, ECTA

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Juristisches Staatsexamen, Rechtswissenschaft