European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator
Partner
MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics, Imperial College London
Michael is a European Patent Attorney primarily handling technologies in the fields of physics, semiconductors, medical devices and software. He has personally handled hundreds of European patent applications and is experienced in conducting oral proceedings in examination, opposition and appeal cases at the European Patent Office.
He is a member of the Professional Education Committee of epi, the Institute of Professional Representatives before the EPO, which oversees continuing professional education and qualification of European Patent Attorneys, and a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.
Michael was recognised as a Rising Star in Managing IP's IP Stars rankings in 2020 and 2021.
KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES:
English (native), Finnish (intermediate)
IP PROFESSIONAL SINCE:
2012
Physics, applied physics, semiconductor fabrication, medical technology, software, computer-implemented inventions, mechanical inventions
#Infringement analysis #IP strategy #IP portfolio analysis and management #Freedom to operate analysis (FTO) #Patenting the invention #Invention hunt #BERGGREN PATENTS
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