Klaus Brisch, LL.M.

Klaus Brisch, LL.M. (USA) is a certified lawyer in information technology law. He has extensive experience in IP, hardware and software licensing, IT-compliance, data protection, cyber-security, additive manufacturing (3D-printing), application of „artificial intelligence“ in various industry sectors and blockchain. At Grant Thornton, he is  head of IT/IP, Data Protection/Privacy, Digital Innovation for the legal service line.
He advises his clients on their „digital transformation“, the development of innovative technologies and business models up to commercial viability. Klaus Brisch advises companies in their strategic „intangible asset rights management“ and technology- and data-based challenges. 

Fields of expertise

• Strategic advice of companies in various industries in software and hardware sourcing and complex IT-projects
• Allocation analysis of „intangible assets“ in companies and support in the development of innovative, intangible asset-based products and services

Publications/Memberships

• Regular publications on specific legal issues in IT and technology law
• Head of the Committee of the Cologne Bar Association to certify its applicants as “Attorney in IT Law”
• Member of the Data Protection and Privacy Committee of the German Bar Association