Stefan Schinkinger

Patent attorney

Dr. rer. nat., M.A. (UT Austin) Physics

Stefan Schinkinger

Qualification

Academic training

  • Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
  • The University of Texas at Austin
  • Federal Patent Court
  • German Patent and Trade Mark Office

Languages

German, English

Other positions

Summary

Dr Stefan Schinkinger is a patent attorney, European Patent, Trademark & Design Attorney. He studied at the University of Würzburg and the University of Texas at Austin (USA), followed by a doctorate at the University of Leipzig. His main focus was on biophysics, optics and medical technology. His profound education qualifies him for a wide range of further tasks in the field of physics and mechanical engineering. Due to professional stations in various patent and law firms as well as his long-standing engagement in the industrial patent department of a high-tech photonics company, Dr. Schinkinger is able to combine experience from both worlds. He is familiar with the requirements for the supervision of technical and technological areas, the permanent change and strategic development of industrial patent departments, as well as the challenges of finding the right balance as an external advisor to corporate groups. In addition, he can draw on broad experience in accompanying major projects. These qualities allow him to assist our clients from small and medium-sized businesses and industry as a reliable, prudent and solution-oriented contact person in all matters of IP protection and IP strategy.