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Maximilian J. Weiss

Maximilian J. Weiss

SKM-IP, Germany

Work Department

Engineering

Position

Patent Attorney

European Patent and Trademark Attorney

Representative before the UPC

Career

Mr. Maximilian Weiss studied physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA) in Medellin, Colombia with a focus on theoretical physics as well as particle and astrophysics. As part of his master's thesis, he worked on the detection of elementary particles using the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica (South Pole).

Maximilian Weiss also has technical training as an industrial mechanic. Mr. Weiss gained practical experience in industry and science in the commercial vehicle sector during and after his training at MAN Truck & Bus SE. During his studies, he was involved in the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes for turbine components in the field of civil and military aviation at MTU Aero Engines AG.

In intellectual property law, Maximilian Weiss has extensive experience and special expertise in the technical fields of applied physics, information and communication technology, in particular AI, and telecommunications. He also has experience in the fields of biotechnology and information technology, microfluidics, pharmaceuticals and medical technology, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering.

In addition to his work in application proceedings for individual inventors, small, medium-sized and large companies before the German and European Patent Offices, Maximilian Weiss assists clients in opposition and nullity proceedings before the German and European Patent Offices, the Federal Patent Court and the European Boards of Appeal. He is regularly involved in infringement proceedings for multinational corporations, often in an international cross-border context with a large number of patents.

Education

Mr. Maximilian Weiss studied physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA) in Medellin, Colombia with a focus on theoretical physics as well as particle and astrophysics.

As part of his master's thesis, he worked on the detection of elementary particles using the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica (South Pole).