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Admissions
- Patent Attorney (Germany)
- European Patent Attorney
- European Trademark & Design Attorney
- Representation before the DPMA, EPO, EUIPO, Federal Patent Court & UPC
Profile
Dr. Dirk Franke
Dipl.-Chem., Patent Attorney · European Patent Attorney · European Trademark & Design Attorney
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Science meets law
Dr. Dirk Franke combines a solid scientific education with many years of exceptionally broad technical practice in intellectual property. As a chemist with a doctorate, he handles matters across almost the entire spectrum of applied technology – from medical technology to mechanical and plant engineering to agricultural technology – acting for clients from Europe, North America and Asia.
His particular strength lies in translating between disciplines: he grasps inventions that combine chemistry, mechanics, electronics and software with technical precision, and turns them into robust, enforceable IP rights.
He trained as a patent attorney at two international Munich law firms in German and European patent law. He then worked as an attorney at a renowned US business law firm, handling prosecution, litigation and opinion work in Munich, Boston and Atlanta. This transatlantic experience continues to shape his advice to international clients today – including the strategic use of the European Unitary Patent.
Career
- Doctorate in chemistry & process engineeringJülich Research Centre & Institute of Technical Chemistry, University of Bonn — summa cum laude
- Research at the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), USA2001–2004, including in the groups of two-time Nobel laureate Prof. Barry Sharpless and Wolf Prize laureate Prof. Chi-Huey Wong
- Patent attorney trainingTwo international Munich law firms — German and European patent law
- Attorney at a US business law firmProsecution, litigation and opinion work in Munich, Boston & Atlanta
- Own firm — chempatent.dePersonal client service in intellectual property