M.Sc. in Computer Science
European Patent Attorney
Information Technology and Software
Languages: Chinese, English
Ziduan Fang is a European Patent Attorney and a representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Since 2025, he has been with dompatent. He studied Computer Science at the University of Bonn and graduated with a Master of Science (M.Sc.).
His technical focus lies in information technology and software-related inventions, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital process optimization, and intelligent and sustainability-oriented technologies. He also advises on inventions in medical technology and automotive engineering.
Ziduan Fang provides comprehensive advice on intellectual property strategies and represents clients in opposition and nullity proceedings before the EPO and the UPC. He prepares legal opinions on infringement, freedom-to-operate, and patent validity, and supports international filing and litigation strategies, particularly with a focus on Asia.
His work is characterized by technical depth, legal precision, and clear, partnership-oriented communication.
He is also a member of Examination Committee II (Opposition).
Ziduan Fang
Our experienced patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law are experts in intellectual property law – both nationally and internationally.
Since 2025
European Patent Attorney at dompatent
2024–2025
Patent Counsel – Digital Technologies at BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
2022–2024
European Patent Attorney at dompatent
Admission as European Patent Attorney
2017 - 2022
Ausbildung zum Europäischen Patentanwalt bei dompatent
2017–2019
Postgraduate studies in European Patent Law at the Centre d’Études Internationales de la Propriété Intellectuelle (CEIPI), Strasbourg, France
2012–2016
Studies in Computer Science at the University of Bonn, Germany
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
2011–2012
Studies in Information Technology at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Degree: Diplom-Ingenieur (FH)
2010–2011
Internship in Electronics Manufacturing at Continental in Shanghai, China, gaining practical experience in electronic manufacturing processes and engineering operations.
2008–2011
Studies in Electrical and Information Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
epi, Examination Committee II (Opposition) for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
