Yannick Schütt, LL.M.

Counsel

+49 89 83931 1259 +49 89 83931 1259
yannick.schuett@finnegan.com yannick.schuett@finnegan.com

Thierschplatz 6
80538 Munich, Germany

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Yannick Schütt, LL.M., a German and European patent attorney, focuses on German patent litigation and nullity proceedings as well as opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). He is also a Unified Patent Court (UPC) representative. Yannick’s extensive education in computer science makes him particularly knowledgeable about computer-implemented inventions. He also provides advice on technical fields such as mechanics, electronics, medical devices, and telecommunications.

Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Yannick gained international working experience in various industries. He works with clients innovating in technical areas ranging from artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cryptography to mobile communications, network technologies, and semiconductor manufacturing.

News

Press Release

BMW AG Announces Resolution of WDTX Declaratory Judgment against Onesta, Following Broad Covenant Not to Sue to BMW AG by Onesta BMW AG Announces Resolution of WDTX Declaratory Judgment against Onesta, Following Broad Covenant Not to Sue to BMW AG by Onesta

April 23, 2026

Press Release

Judge Albright Issues Ex Parte TRO Blocking Foreign Efforts to Interfere with U.S. Patent Jurisdiction in BMW Case Judge Albright Issues Ex Parte TRO Blocking Foreign Efforts to Interfere with U.S. Patent Jurisdiction in BMW Case

December 17, 2025

Press Release

Action Filed to Prevent Foreign Courts from Deciding U.S. Patent Claims Action Filed to Prevent Foreign Courts from Deciding U.S. Patent Claims

December 15, 2025

Media Mention

BMW Texas Suit Accuses Patent Owner of Forum Shopping in Germany BMW Texas Suit Accuses Patent Owner of Forum Shopping in Germany

December 15, 2025

Bloomberg Law

Admissions and Education

Admissions

European Patent Office
European Union Intellectual Property Office
German Patent and Trade Mark Office

Federal Court of Justice of Germany (appeals in patent nullity proceedings only)
German Federal Patent Court
Unified Patent Court (UPC)

Education

Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf: LL.M., Intellectual Property Law, 2024

FernUniversität in Hagen: Certificate, Intellectual Property Law, 2018

Freie Universität Berlin: M.Sc., Computer Science, 2014

Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen: B.Sc., Computer Science and Communication Science (two majors), 2011

Languages

French
German
English

Yannick's Practices

AI + Finnegan: AI + Patent
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials: Patent Litigation and Trials; Unitary Patent System (UPS) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Prosecution and Portfolio Management: Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Yannick's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML); Electrical and Computer Technology; Electronic Devices and Components; Robotics; Web3
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials: Manufacturing
Life Sciences: Medical Device and Diagnostics