Jörn was admitted to the German Bar in 2017. Since then he has focused on counseling and litigating intellectual property rights, in particular technical property rights.

He also advises on the protection of know-how, the German Employee Invention Law and all aspects of technical property rights in corporate transactions.

Jörn advises and represents companies in complex, often transnational, patent disputes. He has litigated cases from various technologies such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, mechanics, and biotechnology. A particular focus is litigating standard essential patents. He has been involved in numerous high-profile SEP cases and is familiar with all aspects of the FRAND defense.

He was also involved in various nullity actions before the German Federal Patents Court and the Federal Court of Justice, as well as in opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office. In addition, he successfully represented clients before the UPC Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal.

Jörn regularly supports his clients in licensing negotiations and other out-of-court proceedings.

Prior to joining CASALONGA, Jörn worked for an international law firm.

Professional organizations

Jörn is a member of the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR).

Education

• - Second State Exam (Düsseldorf) – 2016
• - Dr. in Law on “Intellectual Property Rights in Corporate Transactions" (University of Bayreuth) – 2015
• - First State Exam (University of Bayreuth) – 2010

Languages

German (native), English

Latest awards

• - IP Stars from Managing IP: Rising Star in IP in 2024

• - IAM Patent 1000: Next Generation recommended in 2025