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Senior Associate

Dr. Carl Prior

Rechtsanwalt

Languages
  • German
  • English

Carl Prior specialises in intellectual property law and advises and represents national and international companies from various sectors, particularly in patent infringement proceedings. He also provides advice on matters relating to life sciences and healthcare as well as EU competition law particularly EU state aid law. Admitted to the bar on 1 January 2023 Carl Prior joined CMS on 1 January 2026 having previously worked at an international commercial law firm including a secondment to London.

Education

  • 2020 - 2022: Cologne Higher Regional Court, Second State Examination
  • 2018 - 2021: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Dr. iur.
  • 2013 - 2018: University of Bonn, First State Examination
  • 2010 - 2013: Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University, Mannheim, B.Eng in Industrial Engineering

Insights by Carl

CMS advises DPE on the acquisition of a majority stake in the FOGTEC Group

CMS advises DPE on the acquisition of a majority stake in the FOGTEC Group

11 Aug 2026 2 min read
Beyond Hold-Out: Munich I’s New “Internal Willingness” Test

Beyond Hold-Out: Munich I’s New “Internal Willingness” Test

19 Mar 2026 12 min read
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