Dipl.-Ing.
German Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
European Trademark and Design Attorney
IP Practice
Prosecution of German and European patent applications with special emphasis on electronical engineering, information technology, computer implemented inventions. Representing clients in appeal, opposition and infringement proceedings. Advising in all matters of German, Community and International Trademarks.
In-depth knowledge of US patent law, owing to extensive work experience as a patent attorney at Kenyon & Kenyon, New York.
Numerous publications on a variety of topics on national and international intellectual property protection.
Technical Expertise
Degree in electrical engineering from Munich Technical University specializing in system theory; control engineering and electro-acoustics. Practical experience in the development of high frequency receivers for GPS and acoustic sensors for measuring acoustic impedances of the human ear.
Partner, Munich office
Publications
In German language:
Intellectual Property Rights in SMEs
Overview on Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks,Designs and Copyright
Publisher: Carl Heymanns Verlag
183 Pages
ISBN 978-3-452-25521-1
Hard Times for Patents in Europe?
in: Journal of the Licensing Executives Society International
LES Vol. XLI No. 3, September 2006
English version
The EU-Directive on Patentability of Computer Implemented Inventions
Comedy, Drama or a Nuisance? Probably all of it!
in: epi information 2005/2, page 59
English version
Softwareprobleme im Patentrecht?
Software Problems in Patent Law?
in: IFE 6/2004
German version / English version
Zur Diskussion der Softwareregelungen im Patentrecht
On the discussion of the software provisions in patent law
in: GRUR 2003/581 ff
German version
Zu EPÜ Art. 123 (2) und (3)
On EPC Art. 123 sections 2 and 3
in: epi-Information 1/2003
German version / English version
Ausbildungsnotstand? Zur Ausbildung von Patentanwaltsfachangestellten
in: Kammerrundschreiben 4/00, S. 169
German version
Hätte Columbus gewusst, was aus seiner 'discovery' wird...
Das "discovery"-Verfahren im amerikanischen Patentverletzungsprozeß
in: GRUR Int 1999, S. 598 ff.
German version
