Christian Thomas
Dates
- Joined K&W in: 2005
- Admitted as Attorney: 2005
Qualification
- Dr. iur.
- Attorney at Law
Languages
- German
- English
Academic and professional career
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Studies of Law
Munich Higher Regional Court
Junior Barrister
University of Salzburg
Iuris Doctor in Law
PhD
Memberships
- AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)
- The Family Entrepreneurs - BJU/ASU
- Bar Association Munich
- GRUR (German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)
- INTA (International Trademark Association)
- IPO (Intellectual Property Owners Association)
- MARQUES (Association of European Trade Mark Owners)
- Munich Association of Laywers
Recommendations
"KUHNEN & WACKER collaborates closely with clients on the full spectrum of trademark matters – from clearance checks through portfolio management all the way up to hot-blooded enforcement. Because it has a close network of friends internationally, it can provide effective support in over 150 countries. What is more, its offices are rigged up with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, meaning that all operations are handled seamlessly. Christian Thomas's technical sharpness and experience place him "among the best trademark prosecutors in Germany"."
(January 2019, World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000)
"Whatever the issue, prosecution, licensing or enforcement, Christian Thomas has the skill set and requisite experience to sort it out. He is as artful filing applications before the German Patent and Trademark Office as he is pleading in court."
(January 2018, World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000)
"Christian Thomas dispenses strong strategic counsel in a short timeframe and at a reasonable price. He has in-depth licensing, merchandising and anti-counterfeiting expertise."
(January 2017, World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000)
"Christian Thomas is one of the best German IP lawyers and is highly specialised in trademark and design law. He is responsive, quick and pragmatic, and his answers are always short and to the point."
(January 2015, World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000)
"Christian Thomas is excellent. He is very efficient and his advice is always right on point. In litigation he takes a very practical approach, which helps secure victory after victory for the client."
(January 2014, World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000)
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