Florian Krüger

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

Patent Attorney | European and German Patent Attorney | UPC Representative

Partner | Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

With dompatent since 2004
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Intro

Florian Krüger combines technical expertise with a strategic mindset to provide targeted support to companies in the field of intellectual property. With his background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and medical technology, he supports innovations from the initial idea through to successful market launch. His focus is not only on ensuring legal certainty, but also on securing a sustainable competitive advantage for companies through well-conceived protection strategies.

“The early bird catches the worm – and this is especially true when it comes to protecting intellectual property!”

Florian Krüger

Industries and technical fields of work

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical 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 development of IP portfolios for national and international patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs
  • Defending 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
  • Enforcement of IP rights before the courts
  • Employee invention law
  • Validity opinions
  • Advising and representation in trademark matters, including opposition proceedings and trademark infringement litigation
  • Handling opposition and nullity proceedings against patents

Professional Career and Engagement

Curriculum Vitae

2024

Admission as a Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)

2009

since 2009
Partner at dompatent

2004

2004 - 2007
Training as a German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney at dompatent, the Regional Court of Düsseldorf (LG Düsseldorf), the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and the Federal Patent Court (BPatG)
2004 - 2006
Studies in Law for Patent Attorneys at the Distance Learning University of Hagen

2003

Research at the General Electric Global Research Center, New York, USA

2002

2002–2003
Diploma thesis on the topic “Ultrasound Morphology of Arterial Vessels”
Degree: Diploma (Dipl.-Ing.)

1996

1996 - 2003
Studies in Electrical Engineering (focus on Medical Technology, High-Frequency Engineering, and Acoustics) at Ruhr University Bochum

Memberships

German Chamber of Patent Attorneys, epi (Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office), AIPPI, FICPI

Engagement

Florian Krüger is actively committed to the protection of intellectual property and advocates for a sustainable culture of innovation. He regularly participates in the inventors’ consultation service of the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Köln) and supports Koelnmesse with his expertise in patent law.

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!

Florian Krüger