Dr. Eva Bock combines profound expertise in chemistry with a strategic perspective on intellectual property. Her focus is on chemical processes, life sciences, and medical technology, where she supports companies in protecting innovations effectively and turning them into commercial success. With a practical, solution-oriented approach, she develops tailored IP strategies that not only provide legal certainty but also create sustainable competitive advantages. Thanks to her in-depth understanding of European intellectual property law, she gives companies a decisive edge in securing and maintaining technological leadership.
“Knowledge is the only asset that grows when shared – but only if you protect it first.”
Dr. Eva Bock
Industries and technical fields of work
Inorganic Chemistry
Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Life Sciences
Chemical Process Engineering
Medical Technology
Environmental Engineering
Nanotechnology
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 development of IP portfolios for national and international patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs
Defense of IP 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 and conducting negotiations for the out-of-office and out-of-court settlement of IP disputes
Preparation of infringement opinions
Advising and representation in trademark and design matters
Planning and conducting freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses
Advising on German employee invention law
Professional Career and Engagement
Curriculum Vitae
2024
Admission as a Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
2021
since 2021
Member of the Examination Committee of the EQE (Paper C)
2017
since 2017
Partner at dompatent
2013
Admissions as German Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney and Representative before the EUIPO
2009
2009 – 2014
Master’s Program in European Intellectual Property Law at FernUniversität in Hagen
Degree: Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2009 – 2013
Training as a German Patent Attorney at dompatent, the Regional Court of Düsseldorf, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and the Federal Patent Court (BPatG)
2009 – 2012
Studies in Law for Patent Attorneys at FernUniversität in Hagen
2005
2005 – 2008
Doctoral thesis on “Immobilization and Growth of Various Nanomaterials at Nanostructured Interfaces” at the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research, Stuttgart
Degree: Dr. rer. nat.
1998
1998 – 2004
Studies in Chemistry at Heidelberg University
Degree: Diplom (Graduate Chemist)
Memberships
Chamber of Patent Attorneys, epi, FICPI, VPP, GDCh, Board Member of the German Association of Patent Attorneys (Bundesverband Deutscher Patentanwälte e.V.)
Engagement
Dr. Eva Bock is actively involved in education and advisory work in the field of intellectual property law. As a tutor for prospective patent attorneys, she not only imparts theoretical knowledge but also provides valuable practical insights. She volunteers as an advisor for inventors at the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce and supports Koelnmesse at selected trade fairs in patent-related matters. In addition, she regularly gives specialist lectures on patent and trademark law as well as on German employee invention law.
Publications
Dr. Anke Krebs, Dr. Eva Bock: “A Question of Priority” – Lessons from T 844/18, IP-Rechtsberater, 06/2020
Contact
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