Atty. Michael Wallinger
Dr. Wallinger is involved in high profile patent litigation since 1983, including hundreds of patent infringement, patent nullity and patent opposition cases, as well as IP arbitration.
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Michael Wallinger is a real estate and ip attorney, practicing at Wallinger Ricker Schlotter Tostmann Patent- und Rechtsanwälte. Admitted to practice in Germany, German Federal Bar. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Attorney (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Munich and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dr. Wallinger is involved in high profile patent litigation since 1983, including hundreds of patent infringement, patent nullity and patent opposition cases, as well as IP arbitration
- A considerable number of these cases were finally decided by the German Federal Supreme Court and are still regarded as landmark decisions
- These decisions include, inter alia: “Diving Computer” on the patentability of software programs, “Radio Controlled Clock I, II” on international jurisdiction, “Torque Transmission Device” and “Time Telegram”, which are landmark decisions on claim amendments during prosecution, “Chain Wheel Assembly” and “Multi Speed Hub”, setting the legal precedent in regard to the interpretation of patent claims as well as the most recent decision “Orange Book Standard”on the interrelation of patents and standards
- In these cases, Dr. Wallinger has represented blue chip corporations, in particular in the automotive industry, but also midsize technology-savvy companies
- The technology in these cases encompasses mechanic devices,in particular for the car and bicycle industry, electronic products like CDs, CD-Rs, DVDs and DVD-Rs and computer controlled devices such as automatic gear drives, air conditioning system, measurement devices and the like
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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