Professional Qualifications

  • Rechtsanwalt admitted with the Rechtsanwaltskammer Munich

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper at its Munich office in February 2014, Markus worked at a leading international law firm in Munich (2006-2014). Prior to that, he worked as an academic assistant at the Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen (2004-2006) and at another leading international law firm in Frankfurt am Main (2001-2002).

Recognitions

  • JUVE Handbook 2021/2022: Frequently recommended for patents: patent litigation/lawyers; “excellent strategist in tech litigation”, competitor.
  • Legal 500 Germany 2019: “Practice group head Markus Gampp 'has impressive industry knowledge in particular in the IT und Automotive areas' and 'remains calm and keeps track also in very complex proceedings and in heated arguments'.”
  • Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2022: Recommended for intellectual property law.
  • IAM Patent 1000 2021: “He 'provides consistent, creative and effective advice'; 'proactive' and 'very knowledgeable on substantive legal issues but also considers business realities'.”
  • IAM Strategy 300 2021: Recognized as one of the 300 World’s Leading IP Strategists.
  • WIPR Leaders Patents 2021: Recognized as one of the World’s Leading Patent Practitioners.
  • Expert Guides Patents 2019: Recognized as one of the World’s Leading Patent Experts.

Education

  • Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe, Second State Examination, 2001
  • Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, First State Examination, 1998
  • University of San Diego, School of Law, Master of Laws, 2003
  • Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Dr. jur., 2006

Memberships

  • German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)