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Dr. Markus Körner is a partner at Bird & Bird’s Munich office, where he is a member of the Intellectual Property and Media, Entertainment and Sports Groups. He provides legal advice with a focus on intellectual property, trademarks, and media law. Dr. Körner is also part of the German Management Team of Bird & Bird. His expertise includes handling complex trademark disputes, registration strategies, infringement proceedings, and advising on transactions related to intellectual property. He has advised notable clients such as Tesla, Lidl, Group14 Technologies, and others in cross-border and industry-specific matters. His role involves strategic advice on portfolio management, cancellation proceedings, and fighting against product piracy. Dr. Körner is recognized for his strong IP practice and effective litigation in Germany and internationally.
Dr. Körner specializes in intellectual property law with a concentration on trademarks, competition law, media, and entertainment. His work covers trademark registration and disputes, design protection, and copyright law. He actively engages in litigation before bodies such as the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and courts including the European Court of Justice. In addition, he has expertise in advising on geographical indications and collaborating internationally on cases involving trade mark and design protection. Dr. Körner also serves as an arbitrator with the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) and is a member of several professional associations related to intellectual property and sports law.
Recognized as a leading expert in Intellectual Property at Bird & Bird, regularly advising on licensing and sponsorship contracts in the media and entertainment sectors3.
Integral member of Bird & Bird’s Intellectual Property practice, which won the JUVE Award 2024 for “Kanzlei des Jahres für IP” (Law Firm of the Year for IP), noted for its activity in future-oriented IP topics and international patent litigation, including cases for Edwards Lifescience, NanoString, and Celltrion9.
Part of Bird & Bird, ranked as a Top Tier law firm in 10 practice areas by The Legal 500 Germany 2025, including Intellectual Property11.
Dr. Körner specializes in intellectual property law, including trademarks, media law, entertainment, competition law, and design protection.
He has advised clients such as Tesla, Lidl, and Group14 Technologies on cross-border and industry-specific matters.
He engages in litigation before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and courts including the European Court of Justice.
Yes, he serves as an arbitrator with the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) and is a member of several professional associations related to IP and sports law.
Yes, he is recognized as a leading expert in IP and his firm, Bird & Bird, received the JUVE Award 2024 for Law Firm of the Year for IP.
No, the available information does not provide specific details regarding his education.
Their activities include international patent litigation, licensing, sponsorship contracts, and advising on future-oriented IP topics, as well as handling cases for clients like Edwards Lifescience, NanoString, and Celltrion.
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