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Florian Müller
Best known for writing about software patents and intellectual property, this German author moves easily between tech, activism, and public debate. His work has centered on how legal battles shape the software world.
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Der Bankerott: Eine gesellschaftliche Tragödie in fünf Akten
by Florian Müller
About the author
Born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1970, Florian Müller is a German author, app developer, and intellectual property activist. Early in his career, he worked as a computer magazine writer and consultant, and he later became widely known for his writing on patent and copyright issues in the software industry.
He founded the NoSoftwarePatents campaign in 2004, a European effort focused on opposing software patents. He has also written the FOSSPatents blog, where he has commented extensively on technology law and major industry disputes.
Müller’s background blends publishing, advocacy, and software business experience, which gives his books and commentary a practical, industry-facing perspective. Public sources also describe him as having worked as a consultant in the technology sector.