Graduate Chemist | Dr. rer. nat. | LL.M. in European Intellectual Property Law
Patent Attorney | European and German Patent Attorney | UPC Representative
Partner | Chemistry & Life Sciences
Languages: English, German
Dr. Anke Krebs is passionate about innovation—not only as a scientist, but above all as a strategic driving force. With a deep understanding of chemical processes and a clear perspective on commercial opportunities, she supports companies in turning ideas into forward-looking success stories.
Her approach is always forward-thinking: for her, intellectual property rights are not merely a safeguard, but a key factor in achieving sustainable growth and market success. She looks beyond traditional patent protection, develops tailored strategies, and guides companies in leveraging technological innovations strategically as a competitive advantage.
Dr. Anke Krebs
Our experienced patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law are experts in intellectual property law – both nationally and internationally.
Admission as a Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Since 2019
Partner at dompatent
2017 - 2019
Master’s program in European Intellectual Property Law at FernUniversität in Hagen
Degree: Master of Laws (LL.M.).
2017
Admission as a German Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney and Representative before the EUIPO
2013 - 2016
Training as a Patent Attorney at dompatent, the Regional Court (LG) Düsseldorf, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and the Federal Patent Court (BPatG)
2013 - 2015
Studies in Law for Patent Attorneys at FernUniversität in Hagen
2011 - 2012
Postdoctoral research stay at ETH Zurich in the research group of Prof. Dr. A. Dieter Schlüter
2007 - 2011
Doctoral studies at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at RWTH Aachen University in the research group of Prof. Dr. Carsten Bolm
Degree: Dr. rer. nat.
2001 - 2007
Studies in Chemistry at Freie Universität Berlin
Degree: Diplom (equivalent to M.Sc.)
Patent Attorneys’ Chamber, epi (Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office), FICPI, GDCh (German Chemical Society), INTA, AIPPI, GRUR, VPP, Federal Association of German Patent Attorneys
Dr. Anke Krebs is passionately committed to promoting and sharing knowledge in the field of intellectual property law. As a tutor for trainee patent attorneys, she provides practical know-how and prepares the next generation for the challenges of intellectual property practice. As part of the IHK Cologne’s inventor advisory service, she supports aspiring inventors in taking their first steps toward protecting their ideas. She is also a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences.
In addition, Dr. Anke Krebs is a member of the Examination Board for Patent Attorneys at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) and serves as a delegate of the Federal Association of German Patent Attorneys for North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 2026, she has also been a board member of the Patent Law Division of the German Chemical Society (GDCh).
Dr. Anke Krebs, Dr. Eva Bock: “A Question of Priority” – Lessons from T 844/18, IP-Rechtsberater, 06/2020
Dr. Anke Krebs, Interview in Inside Corporates No. 21 (09/23): “Over 75 Years of Expertise in Intellectual Property Law”
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