Dr. Ulrich Worm

His practice also covers information technology-related matters, including advising on cloud services, data and software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, software development projects, e-commerce, and related data privacy and cybersecurity questions.

Ulrich represents clients of various industries with a particular focus on the Life Sciences and Chemicals sectors as well as the Automotive and TMT industries.

Prior to his legal career, he earned a professional training diploma in chemistry (staatlich geprüfter Chemisch-Technischer-Assistent).

Ulrich is an assistant professor at the University of Applied Sciences, Mainz.

• Chinese producers of artificial sweeteners in patent infringement litigation and in patent opposition proceedings against US based competitor.
• A US based producer of chip sets in several patent infringement and nullity proceedings against a non-practicing entity. 
• A pharma company in a patent dispute with a competitor in relation to the market entry of a new pharmaceutical product.
• A Japanese company in the telecommunication sector in several patent infringement and patent invalidation litigation cases concerning mobile communication devices against a Chinese telecommunications giant.
• A US based producer of fitness equipment in several patent enforcement activities.
• An international investment bank on the implications of pan-European patent litigation cases involving one of the companies the investment bank had previously invested in.
• A US-based hedge fund on the implications of pan-European patent litigation cases involving two portfolio companies.
• An airline in a patent litigation case related to a mobile boarding software solution. 
• A German automotive supplier on a Joint Venture in the field of carbon and other composite fibers.
• A China-based medical devices manufacturer in six patent litigation cases (three cases in proceedings on the merits and three cases in preliminary injunction proceedings). In addition to conducting patent infringement and invalidation litigation in Germany, the matter required coordination with parallel litigation cases in the US.
• A Netherlands-based electronics conglomerate in a dispute with a Korean competitor concerning LED technology. In addition to conducting patent infringement and invalidation litigation in Germany, the matter required coordination with parallel litigation cases in the US and Korea.
• A US-based medical devices manufacturer in a pan-European patent litigation case.
• A UK-based manufacturer of electronics and electrical components in several German patent litigation cases and coordinated parallel court actions in Asia and other European countries.
• A US-based automotive supplier in a technology dispute with major European car manufacturers and other automotive suppliers.
• A Chinese car manufacturer on the acquisition of technology from a European competitor.
• A German-based manufacturer of sanitary products on fighting Chinese copies of its patent protected products.
• A US-based medical devices manufacturer in a patent litigation case which involved a preliminary injunction against the patent infringer.
• A US-based specialty chemicals producer on fighting knock-offs of its process patent protected chemicals.
• A German manufacturer of household appliances in a patent infringement action against an Eastern European infringer.
• A US-based medical devices manufacturer in a patent litigation case against a Swedish competitor.
• A Hong Kong-based household appliances manufacturer in a patent dispute with a German competitor.
• A German plastics producer in a patent litigation case against one of its domestic competitors.
• An international sports apparel producer in a patent litigation case which interfered with the contemplated closing of a corporate transaction.

Trademark Litigation and Trademark Advisory

• Represented one of the largest global internet sales platforms in several court cases about Intellectual Property infringements committed by users of its platform.
• Advised a US based producer of sports equipment on trademark dispute with German competitor.

Information Technology

Advised:

• A major bank on the development and implementation of a digital asset management platform and on several cloud-based software projects.
• A German player in the fashion industry on a cloud computing project, on a project to restructure its IT infrastructure, and on an outsourcing project.
• A US-based software provider on the licensing of accounting software to a leading car manufacturer.
• A global supplier for the rail industry on a software related dispute with one of the leading European train operators, on an IT Co-Operation agreement with another supplier and a research organization, and on a dispute related to software and hardware with another supplier for the rail industry.
• A Europe-based private equity house on the acquisition of an IT software provider for the debt collection industry.
• A US-based player in the Chemical industry in relation to a “hate-posting” on Facebook against one of its managers.
• One of the leading global accounting firms on an IT outsourcing project.

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Advised:

• A German private equity house regarding data breach and data privacy issues.
• A US based producer of implantable medical devices data privacy and cybersecurity aspects in relation to health data transmitted by the medical devices.
• A US based producer of fitness equipment on data privacy aspects of fitness-apps.
• A Brazilian financial services company on a data breach incident under the GDPR.
• A Brazilian media company on its GDPR compliance project.
• A US-based rating agency on data protection implications of a contemplated investment in the field of solutions for the rating of small and medium sized companies.

• Recognized for Intellectual Property Law – The Best Lawyers^TM
• "As well as acting in cross-border IP litigation, Worm is a sage adviser on IT and technology-related matters, including cloud services, data and software licensing agreements, and e-commerce." – WTR 1000
• "IP department head Worm has a knack for coordinating cross-border disputes and is at home when acting at the confluence of information technology and intellectual property." – WTR 1000
• "Worm’s chemistry background informs his litigation and transactions work …" – IAM Patent 1000
• “Exhibits the highest level of professionalism, always balancing the technical details of a case with the hard realities of the litigation process”. According to a client, “there is no more telling indicator of Ulrich’s value than the fact that we continue to use him after all these years; we are in a position to choose anyone we want, but we’re not remotely considering switching.” – IAM Patent 1000
• "He is responsive, cost effective, knowledgeable and a great communicator. One of the most valuable traits in an attorney is the ability to combine substantive legal knowledge with an understanding of the practical aspects of the business world. Too many attorneys have one but not the other. Ulrich can intelligently and articulately explain the legal nuances of IP law in Germany, but also has brilliant business acumen. He helps clients make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis." – IAM Patent 1000
• "Ulrich Worm of Mayer Brown is a dab hand at coordinating pan-European and transatlantic cases, especially those pertaining to complex chemistry patents." – IAM Patent 1000
• "Possesses a rare combination of strategic legal analysis and tactical advice, while also understanding the business aspects of clients’ affairs. The end result is excellent work product, cost-effective and practical advice, and a focus on strategies designed to produce the optimal result – in other words, the best outcome at the best price." – IAM Patent 1000
• "Recommended lawyer" for Dispute Resolution - Commercial Disputes (Deutschland) – Legal 500
• "Recommended lawyer" for Regulatory - Health Care Sector (Deutschland) – Legal 500