Paul Schmitz
Senior Associate, Germany
Paul Schmitz advises national and international clients on competition law and EU law.
He focuses on regulatory issues in the automotive sector. In addition, he provides legal guidance to companies in other sectors on all matters of intellectual property.
Paul studied law in Cologne. In his legal traineeship, he worked at the German Federal Cartel Office and the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission in Brussels. He joined Osborne Clarke in 2019.
Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel
In a test case brought by Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel e.V. – a client of international legal practice Osborne Clarke – against the vehicle manufacturer Scania, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) today handed down another landmark decision in favour of competition in the automotive sector (Case C-319/22), read more.
Between cybersecurity and competition
The automotive world is changing. Cybersecurity threats require appropriate responses from vehicle manufacturers. In this expert article for RAW (March 2023), you can find the following conclusion: read more.
Insights
Urban Dynamics
Drone liability in the age of AI and cybercrime: What is the legal framework?
Who is liable if damages occur due to a cyber attack on a drone? Which precautions have manufacturers to undertake...
20/06/2023
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9m
Digitalisation
Between cybersecurity and competition: a German perspective on developments in the automotive industry
The automotive world is changing. Cybersecurity threats require appropriate responses from vehicle manufacturers. In their expert article for RAW (March...
13/04/2023
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1m
Data-driven business models
Access to Data (and how to enforce it)
For most data-driven business models, access to data is key. If a supplier holds data that gives it a competitive...
14/06/2022
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9m
Data-driven business models
Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Key findings
This infographic highlights some of the key overall findings and sector figures from our detailed report produced in partnership with...
14/06/2022
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1m
Data-driven business models
Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Report
This detailed report, produced in partnership with European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA), explores the challenges and opportunities associated with new...
14/06/2022
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1m
