Cornelius Michael Spree

Cornelius Michael Spree Germany

Mediator Associated Mediator
Germany German (Germany) Resident in Switzerland German — Fluent English — Fluent Russian — Intermediate

Surname
Spree
First name
Cornelius Michael
Current professional position
Patent Attorney
Organisation / firm
Spree Patent Consulting GmbH
Country of residence
Switzerland
Nationality
German (Germany)
Languages spoken & proficiency
GermanFluent EnglishFluent RussianIntermediate

Mediator roles
Mediator Associated Mediator
Professional biography
Cornelius Spree is a German and European Patent Attorney and founder of Spree Patent Consulting GmbH in Switzerland. He has more than a decade of experience advising innovators, start-ups, SMEs, and multinational companies on intellectual property strategy, patent portfolio management, technology commercialization, and cross-border IP matters. His technical expertise covers mechanical engineering and metallurgy. In his mediation practice, he assists parties in resolving commercial and technology-related disputes with a focus on practical, business-oriented outcomes. He is an active contributor to the international IP community, including service on professional committees and the organization of industry events. His combination of technical, legal, and commercial expertise enables him to bridge complex issues and facilitate effective dispute resolution.

Legal / dispute expertise
Designs Dispute resolution / arbitration practice European patents National patents Trademarks Unitary patents
Technical expertise
Materials science Mechanical engineering Medical technology / medical devices Renewable energy Robotics & automation
Industries
Construction & engineering Manufacturing & industrials

Mediation style
Facilitative
Brief description

Mr. Spree follows a primarily facilitative mediation style, helping parties identify underlying interests, improve communication, and develop mutually acceptable solutions. Drawing on his experience as a patent attorney and IP strategist, he may employ evaluative techniques where appropriate to assist parties in assessing legal, technical, and commercial risks, particularly in technology and intellectual property disputes.

Education (degrees)
German and European Patent Attorney, Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy), Mediator
Certifications / licenses
Mediator (VWA), 2023
German Patent Attorney, 2016-2019
European Patent Attorney, 2016-2021
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy), 2010-2016
Memberships / accreditations
Chamber of German Patent Attorneys
European Patent Institute
Licensing Executives Society Germany
German Welding Society (DVS)
Association of Industrial Property Experts (VPP)
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Institutional panels & memberships
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Publications and/or speaking engagements

"Verhandlungsleitfaden für Praktiker*innen – von der Theorie zur wirksamen Anwendung", 2026, Roundtable for Mediation and Conflict Management of the German Economy, https://rtmkm.de/verhandlungsleitfaden-fuer-praktikerinnen-von-der-theorie-zur-wirksamen-anwendung/