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Rafal Drozdz

Senior Associate

Attorney-at-Law

Certified IP Lawyer

Rafal Drozdz advises and represents companies of all sizes from start-ups to large corporations in obtaining, defending, enforcing and contesting trademark and design rights in Germany, Europe and internationally. As a lawyer specialising in intellectual property law, he is exceptionally well versed in the field. He represents clients both in and out of court, placing particular emphasis on pragmatic solutions.

since 2024
Attorney-at-Law at Maiwald
2014 - 2024
Attorney-at-Law in a Munich law practice specializing in intellectual property rights

2019
Specialist lawyer for intellectual property rights
2014
Admission to practice as a lawyer
2013
Second state law examination at the Munich Higher Regional Court
2011
First state law examination at the LMU Munich

  • Filing and management of trademarks and designs
  • Representation in opposition, cancellation and nullity proceedings before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
  • Representation in appeal proceedings before the Federal Patent Court (BPatG) and Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
  • Representation in legal proceedings before the European General Court and the European Court of Justice
  • Out-of-court defense of property rights (cease and desist)
  • Representation before German courts (preliminary injunction proceedings, actions on the merits)
  • Review and drafting of IP agreements

  • German
  • English
  • Polish