M.Sc., Dr. rer. nat.
Christian Kraeh

  • German Patent Attorney (2023) [Patentanwalt]
  • European Patent Attorney (2019)
  • European Trademark and Design Attorney (2023)
  • Representative before the UPC
  • In IP since 2015
  • Joined Mitscherlich in 2019
  • Partner since 2026

Christian Kraeh joined Mitscherlich in October 2019. With an academic background in physics and a specialization in semiconductor technology, he brings valuable insight into complex technical matters. Before joining the firm, he gained extensive professional experience in the patent department of a company specialized in systems and processes for the semiconductor market, providing him with a strong understanding of clients’ internal decision-making processes and strategic considerations.

Christian advises and represents national and international clients across a wide range of industries and technology fields, including lighting, test and measurement technology, electrical engineering, wireless communication, and semiconductor technology. His practice focuses on patent prosecution and litigation. He has gained extensive experience in German and European invalidity, opposition, and appeal proceedings. Here, he is particularly active in the field of lighting systems, but has also gained experiences in other highly contested fields such as computer networking and data management.

    Professional Qualifications

    Master’s Degree in Engineering Physics
    Technical University of Munich, Germany

    Dr. rer. nat. [PhD]
    Technical University of Munich, Germany
    Doctoral Researcher at Siemens AG, Munich, Germany

    Professional Experience

    Patent Engineer at renowned IP law firm in Munich, Germany
    Patent Engineer at renowned high-tech company near Munich, Germany

    Technical Fields

    • Semiconductor Technology
    • Micro- and Nanotechnology
    • Sensor Technology
    • Optics and Photonics
    • Lighting Technology
    • Measurement Technology
    • Telecommunications
    • RF Technology
    • Materials Science
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering

    Membership/Activities

    Member of epi
    Member of the German Physical Society (DPG)