Friederike Sturm

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Patent Attorney | European and German Patent Attorney

Mechanical Engineering

With dompatent since 2024
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Intro

Friederike Sturm is a mechanical engineer and patent attorney. She completed her academic education at the University of Duisburg-Essen, specializing in ship and offshore technology. As a result, she brings not only a broad engineering background but also specific expertise in maritime technologies.

She completed her training as a patent attorney at a law firm in Düsseldorf, complemented by an international placement in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Friederike Sturm places great importance on individually tailored solutions, direct communication, and close collaboration with her clients- always with technical understanding, legal precision, and a clear focus on the shared goal: the protection of intellectual property.

“We protect your ideas before others have them.”

Friederike Sturm

Industries and technical fields of work

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production Engineering and Machine Tools
  • Measurement Technology & Sensor Systems
  • Energy 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
  • Drafting, filing, and prosecuting applications for intellectual property rights
  • Defending intellectual property rights in opposition, nullity, and cancellation proceedings
  • Technical and strategic advice in cases of IP infringement
  • Advising and representation in trademark and design matters
  • Preparation of infringement and validity opinions
  • Advising on German employee invention law

Professional Career and Engagement

Curriculum Vitae

2025

Admission as European Patent Attorney

2024

Since 2024

Patent Attorney at dompatent

2024

Admission as German Patent Attorney and EUIPO Representative

2023

Training placement at a U.S. patent law firm (Westborough, MA)

2021

2021 – 2024

Training as a Patent Attorney at a Düsseldorf-based patent law firm, at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and at the Federal Patent Court (BPatG)

2021 – 2023

Studies in Law for Patent Attorneys at the FernUniversität in Hagen

2019

2019 – 2021

Studies in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen

Degree: Master of Science

2013

2013 – 2019

Studies in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Memberships

Patent Attorneys’ Chamber, FICPI, Shipbuilding Technical Society (STG)

Engagement

Tutor for the Working Group of Patent Attorney Candidates in North Rhine-Westphalia on behalf of the Patent Attorneys’ Chamber; Volunteer patent attorney support for Koelnmesse (at selected trade fairs)

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!

Friederike Sturm