BIOGRAPHY
Matthias advises technology-driven companies and research institutions on the strategic prosecution, enforcement, and defense of patents in Europe and the United States.
Matthias is licensed as a German and European Patent Attorney and as an Attorney-at-Law in the United States. His practice centers on complex, cross-border patent matters at the intersection of European and U.S. law, with a particular focus on aligning prosecution strategies with downstream enforcement and freedom-to-operate considerations.
Drawing on a strong technical background, Matthias counsels clients in medical technologies, software-implemented inventions, and artificial intelligence. He advises on the drafting, prosecution, and portfolio structuring of patents before the European Patent Office (EPO), the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with a consistent emphasis on maximizing enforceability and defending against patent infringement allegations in an international setting.
Prior to joining Pearl Cohen, Matthias was a founding partner of Tautz & Schuhmacher, where he built and led a transatlantic IP practice focused on U.S.-related patent strategy and contentious matters. He continues to advise innovative companies, universities, and research organizations on high-value IP strategy, enforcement readiness, and cross-border disputes.
