Peter Chrocziel

Prof. Dr. Peter Chrocziel is an Honorary Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg since 1997. He has taught at the university since 1988 and maintains an active legal practice in Munich. His career spans academia, research, and international legal expertise in copyright and patent law.

• Education: Studied law at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg; PhD in Munich (1985); Master of Comparative Jurisprudence (MCJ) at New York University
• Professional Background: Assistant at Munich's Institute for Copyright Law; Research Associate at Max Planck Institute (1983-1989); Practiced law in the USA and Germany

His research focuses on intellectual property law, copyright, patent law, and competition law, with a particular emphasis on international trade secret protection and software licensing. Publications include contributions to the World Intellectual Property Guidebook and the Munich Contract Handbook.

Key trends in his work include international jurisdiction challenges (e.g., Enforcing Foreign Judgments in the United States), pharmaceutical patent issues, and mediation frameworks in IP disputes. He co-edited Knowhow Protection, International Licensing and Technology Transfer: Practice and the Law (2008), reflecting his expertise in cross-border legal practices.