Dr York-Gero v. Amsberg

Lawyer

Effectively protecting innovations, trademarks and corporate assets requires not only legal expertise but also a deep understanding of economic contexts.

Dr York-Gero von Amsberg advises companies on all matters relating to intellectual property law and supports them in securing, defending and enforcing their rights. His aim is to identify legal challenges at an early stage and develop solutions that are both legally sound and aligned with his clients’ business objectives. Personalised support, strategic thinking and clear communication are the hallmarks of his work.

Key areas of legal practice

Competition law

Domain law

Design law

Contract law relating to industrial property rights

Trademark law

Curriculum Vitae

2004

Self-employed solicitor. His practice focuses on the enforcement of industrial property rights, drafting contracts in the areas of licensing and development, and competition law. Another key area of his practice is the enforcement of Chinese intellectual property rights held by European companies against Chinese product pirates in China

2001

Head of Tendering Procedures and Contract Negotiations (Director of Contracting) at the largest German business unit of a global mechanical engineering group.

1995

Salaried lawyer. Initially at a large law firm, later at an ‘IP boutique’. Advising on competition law, enforcement of patents, trade marks and designs, drafting of licence and development agreements, contracts relating to software development and outsourcing, and advising on antitrust law.

1991

PhD from the University of Frankfurt on liability in contract and tort under Belgian and Dutch law.

Legal traineeship at the Higher Regional Court of Saarbrücken

1986

Studied law at the Universities of Heidelberg, Munich and Frankfurt; graduated with honours

1984

Studied law at the Universities of Heidelberg, Munich and Frankfurt; graduated with honours