Baker McKenzie

Patrick Wilkening is a partner in the German Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group and is based in Baker McKenzie‘s Düsseldorf office. Prior to joining the Firm in the fall of 2022, Patrick practiced in the IT/IP group of a leading German commercial law firm for almost 14 years, including one year on secondment to the technology transactions group of a prominent Wall Street law firm. He studied law at the University in Passau and was admitted to the German Bar in 2008.

Patrick's practice focuses on complex IT/IP-related contracts and projects as well as comprehensive advice on IT and IP topics arising in M&A transactions, joint ventures, IPOs, spin-offs and outsourcing deals. Patrick also works with clients on analyzing and introducing new business models.

Patrick has extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and implementing complex commercial agreements, including license agreements, research and development agreements, service agreements, collaboration agreements, outsourcing agreements as well as contract manufacturing and distribution agreements.

Patrick regularly supports clients in a broad range of industries such as life sciences, automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, software/IT, and private equity.