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Stefan Lüft
Partner

Stefan Lüft

Rechtsanwalt

Languages
  • German
  • English

Stefan Lüft is an intellectual property expert, advising German and international companies on patents, copyright, trade marks, design, know-how protection and unfair competition, including licensing agreements as well as research and development cooperations. In the life sciences sector, Stefan’s practice also covers regulatory questions. His clients include manufacturers of electrical household appliances and consumer electronics, pharmaceutical companies, automotive suppliers as well as IT, media and telecommunication companies. He also represents companies before court and in arbitration proceedings.

Stefan joined CMS in 1992 and became a partner in 1999. He lectures in patent law at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and co-authored a commentary on copyright law. Furthermore he is member of the Defense & Security CMS Taskforce.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    „sehr kollegial“, Wettbewerber
    JUVE Handbuch, 2024/2025
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    „Oft empfohlen“ für Marken- und Wettbewerbsrecht
    JUVE Handbuch, 2024/2025
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    „Oft empfohlen“ für Marken- und Wettbewerbsrecht
    JUVE Handbuch, 2023/2024
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    „kompetenter u. kollegialer Wettbewerbsrechtler“, Wettbewerber
    JUVE Handbuch, 2023/2024
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    Führender Anwalt Gewerblicher Rechtschutz
    Kanzleimonitor 2022/2023
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    „hervorragender IP-Berater, kompetent u. pragmat.“, Mandant
    JUVE Handbuch, 2022/2023
  • Quote
    „Oft empfohlen“ für Marken- und Wettbewerbrecht
    JUVE Handbuch, 2022/2023

Relevant experience

  • Advising an automotive supplier on patent infringement lawsuits
  • Advising a manufacturer of medical devices on patent infringement lawsuits
  • Advising an online retailer on competition law disputes
  • Advising a manufacturer of household appliances on competition law disputes
  • Advising a biotech company on option and cooperation contracts with an international pharmaceutical company

Memberships & Roles

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

Education

  • 1990 - 1992: Trainee lawyer with Higher Regional Court Munich
  • 1985 - 1990: Law studies in Munich

Insights by Stefan

CMS advised all shareholders of AMW GmbH on sale to Ren Life Sciences and Juno Capital Partners

17 Mar 2026 2 min read

CMS advises AndCompany on two strategic acquisitions

16 Feb 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Brückner Group on the acquisition of Hennecke Group

07 Jan 2026 2 min read

CMS advises biotech company Tubulis on record-breaking Series C financing round

16 Oct 2025 2 min read
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