Dr. Eva Bock

Graduate Chemist (Diplom-Chemikerin) | Dr. rer. nat. | LL.M. in European Intellectual Property Law

Patent Attorney | European and German Patent Attorney | UPC Representative

Partner | Chemistry & Life Sciences

With dompatent since 2009
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Intro

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

Do you have any questions?

Would you like to learn more about my work in intellectual property law? Our team will be happy to assist you. Give us a call or send us a message!

Dr. Eva Bock