Constantin Rühland

Graduate Engineer (Dipl.-Ing.), Mechanical Engineering

Patent Attorney | European and German Patent Attorney | UPC Representative

Partner | Engineering and Digital Technologies

With dompatent since 2003
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Intro

Technological innovations deserve the best possible protection – and this is what Constantin Rühland is committed to as an experienced patent attorney. With his solid academic background in mechanical engineering, he provides targeted support to companies in developing and securing technological advancements. His expertise spans various industrial sectors, in particular mechanical engineering, energy technology, solar technology, environmental technology, automotive, as well as plant engineering and process engineering.

He assists companies in effectively building up intellectual property rights for their developments and leveraging them commercially. He advises on all matters of patent law, manages filing and prosecution procedures, and supports negotiations aimed at out-of-office and out-of-court dispute resolution.

 

“Inventions are an expression of human creativity, and innovations bring these inventions into practice; however, patents are what enable the protection and commercial exploitation of these ideas.”

Constantin Rühland

Industries and technical fields of work

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Vehicle Engineering / Automotive and Transport
  • Industrial Machinery, Pumps and Engines
  • Machine Components
  • Information Technology

Key Areas of Focus

Our experienced patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law are experts in intellectual property law – both nationally and internationally.

  • Advising on the establishment of IP portfolios for national and international patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs
  • Defense of intellectual property rights in opposition, nullity, and cancellation proceedings in Germany and abroad
  • Technical and strategic advice in cases of IP infringement in Germany and abroad
  • Advising on and conducting negotiations for out-of-office and out-of-court settlement of IP disputes
  • Preparation of infringement opinions
  • Enforcement of intellectual property rights before the courts
  • Advising and representing clients in trademark matters, including opposition proceedings and trademark infringement litigation
  • Advising on strategies for design filings
  • Representation in design matters before design offices and courts
  • Enforcement of design rights in Germany and abroad
  • Advising in connection with research, development, and license agreements
  • Employee Inventions Act

Professional Career and Engagement

Curriculum Vitae

2024
Admission as a Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
2008
2008 – Present
Partner at dompatent
2007
2007
Admissions – German Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney, EUIPO Representative
2003
2003 – 2007
Training as a Patent Attorney at dompatent, at the Düsseldorf Regional Court (LG Düsseldorf), at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and at the Federal Patent Court (BPatG)

2003 – 2006
Studies in Law for Patent Attorneys at the FernUniversität in Hagen
1996
1996 – 2002
Study of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Braunschweig
Degree: Diplom-Ingenieur (Graduate Engineer)

Memberships

Patent Attorney Chamber, Federal Association of German Patent Attorneys (BDPA), epi, FICPI

Engagement

Constantin Rühland serves as a delegate of the Federal Association of German Patent Attorneys (BDPA) and regularly gives expert lectures on patent law topics. He has also acted as a tutor for the Association of Patent Attorney Candidates in North Rhine-Westphalia and contributes his expertise to the inventors’ advisory service of the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Köln).

His voluntary work further includes providing patent law support to Koelnmesse at selected trade fairs and professional events.

Contact

Do you have any questions?

Would you like to learn more about my work in the field of intellectual property? Our team will be happy to assist you. Call us or send us a message!

Constantin Rühland