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Dr. Tobias Wuttke

IP Lawyer, Head of Litigation Department

Bardhele Pagenberg

Dr. Tobias Wuttke is a Partner and attorney-at-law with BARDEHLE PAGENBERG where he specializes in national and cross-border patent litigation. Influential rankings confirm his reputation as one of Germany’s leading patent litigators. Tobias Wuttke’s expertise stems from hundreds of patent infringement and validity proceedings. He advises blue chip companies acting on a global level, innovative SMEs, and start-ups in the areas of telecommunications (SEPs in particular), medical technology, automotive, and life sciences.

Tobias Wuttke focuses on the economic perspective of the patent disputes he conducts. His primary goal is to achieve the optimal commercial result for his clients. He considers patent litigation to be inextricably linked to risk management.

Tobias Wuttke regularly gives presentations on topical issues regarding patent law at universities, offices, and associations, and – as an author – he actively promotes the distribution and development of patent law.

Recent Articles by Dr. Tobias Wuttke

Countdown to the Unified Patent Court, Part IV: Financials

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is only a fortnight away; it will go live on June 1, 2023. No doubt, the UPC will become a game changer requiring diligent planning and preparation. In order to faciliate such preparation, we have been providing a series of articles that will deal with the most important aspects of the UPC. Whereas Part 1 focused on the designated UPC judges, Part 2 on the timelines and Part 3 on the remedies that are available at the UPC, this Part 4 will address the financial aspects of UPC infringement proceedings.

Countdown to the Unified Patent Court, Part III: Remedies

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) will go live in less than a month, on June 1, 2023. Thus, it’s time to prepare for the biggest change in the global IP landscape in more than a decade. To facilitate such preparation, we will be providing a series of five articles that will deal with the most important aspects of the UPC. Whereas Part 1 focused on the designated UPC judges, and Part 2 on the timelines that govern the proceedings before the UPC, Part III will illustrate the remedies (and the potential enforcement of such remedies) that are available at the UPC in a main action.

Countdown to the Unified Patent Court, Part II: The Timelines

On February 17, 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court. This means that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will definitely go live on June 1, 2023. Thus, it’s time to get one’s ducks in a row and to prepare for this new court system, which provides for a pan European injunction in patent matters. In order to faciliate such preparation, we will be providing a series of five articles that will deal with the most important aspects of the UPC. Whereas Part 1 focused on the designated UPC judges, this Part 2 will deal with the timelines that govern the proceedings before the UPC.

Countdown to the Unified Patent Court, Part I: The Judges

On February 17, 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court. This means that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will definitely go live on June 1, 2023. Thus, it’s time to get one’s ducks in a row and to prepare for this new court system, which provides for a new pan European injunction in patent matters. In order to faciliate such preparation, we will be providing a series of five articles over the coming months until the system starts that will deal with the most important aspects of the UPC.

Past Events with Dr. Tobias Wuttke