Dr. Ernst-Ulrich Wittmann
German Patent and Trademark AttorneyEuropean Trademark Attorney
European Design Attorney
Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Ing. (FH) degrees in mechanical and process engineering
Dr.-Ing. (Ph. D.)
Drafting and prosecution of German and European patent applications in the field of mechanical, process- and chemical engineering as well as bio-technology and computer sciences with a special focus on paper-, board- and print-technology. Prosecution of national and international trademark and design applications. Handling of patent and trademark litigation matters. Providing infringement opinions as well as freedom to operate and validity opinions. Drafting of license and know how transfer agreements.
Technical Education:
Studies of process technology at the University of Applied Science of Munich with special qualification in paper and plastic engineering.
Thesis related to sheet formation in paper production.
Supplementary studies at the University of Dresden with special qualification in paper technology.
Thesis related to enzymatic bleaching with Laccase and investigation of yellowing of pulps.
Several years of work experience in mechanical engineering and process technology (Voith Paper, Heidenheim)
Scientific Activities:
Ph. D. thesis on biological processes to prepare and bleach recycled fibres at the University of Dresden
in corporation with the University of Applied Science of Munich.
Assistant professor at the University of Applied Science of Munich in Intellectual Property.
Legal Background:
Studies of general and intellectual property law at the University of Hagen
Trainee at the patent law firm of Wallinger & Partners, Munich
Trainee at the German Patent and Trademark Office
Trainee at the German Patent Court
Memberships:
German Patent Attorney Association
VPM, FICPI, INTA, Zellcheming