Grünecker

Partner

Maximilian Kinkeldey has been an internationally recognized expert in intellectual property law for over two decades in the areas of trademark, design, copyright, and competition law. His profound knowledge and extensive experience have earned him recognition as a highly esteemed advisor on the international stage.

His clients span major international corporations in the technology sector, renowned fashion manufacturers, leading players in the food industry—especially confectionery manufacturers—SMEs, prominent financial market service providers, emerging startups, and traditional family businesses. This breadth of clientele not only underscores Maximilian Kinkeldey’s extensive expertise but also highlights his exceptional ability to understand the unique requirements of diverse industries.

He is characterised not only by his comprehensive expertise but also by his outstanding ability to resolve conflicts and conduct negotiations effectively. Maximilian has successfully mediated between parties and found sustainable solutions in numerous cases. His unwavering commitment to his client’s interests and his diplomatic skills make him a dependable partner in all legal matters.

German, English, French

Maximilian Kinkeldey has been a member of INTA (International Trademark Association) since 1997 and has been active in numerous committees over the years, e.g., as the Chairperson of the Programming Committee and the Law Firm Committee. From 2011 to 2013, he was a member of the INTA Board of Directors and most recently served—until the end of 2023—on the BfaBS (Brands for a Better Society) Committee as the Subcommittee Chairperson.

Study of law at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University; second state examination, 1992 Admitted to the Bar, 1995 Attorney-at-Law at a law firm specialising in criminal law in Munich, 1995 LL.M. at New York University (NYU) in the field of intellectual property (program: trade regulation), 1996 Dr. iur. at the University of Regensburg, 1997 Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB, since 1997 Partner at Grünecker, since 2001