Dr. Tobias Timmerscheidt

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Languages

German, English

Technical Expertise

Chemistry, including biochemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical process engineering, solid state chemistry, metallurgy, environmental technology, nanotechnology, organic, inorganic, pharmaceutical and physical chemistry as well as computer technology, information technology and software-related inventions.

Key Activities

Advice on establishing IP rights portfolios of national and international patents, trademarks and designs
Defense of both domestic and international IP rights in opposition, invalidity and cancellation proceedings
Provision of technical and strategic advice in the area of both domestic and international IP rights infringement
Advice on and conducting of negotiations regarding out-of-court settlements in IP rights disputes
Preparation of infringement opinionsn
Advice on and representation in matters concerning trademarks including appeal proceedings and trademark infringement proceedings
Conducting opposition and invalidity proceedings against patents
Establishment of freedom-to-operate opinions

Professional Background

Degrees in Chemistry from RWTH Aachen University (B.Sc.) and ETH Zurich (MSc), doctorate at RWTH Aachen University; studied Information Technology at the University of Hagen (B.Sc.) and studied Law at the University of Hagen (LL.B.), Patent attorney training at dompatent von Kreisler and admission as a German patent attorney, training and admission as an authorised representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), European Patent Attorney Candidat

Memberships

Chamber of German Patent Attorneys (Patentanwaltskammer), German Federal Association of Patent Attorneys (Bundesverband Deutscher Patentanwälte e.V.), FICPI