Intellectual Property Infringement and Transactions

Partner

Frank Steinbach holds a PhD in physics, is a German and European Patent Attorney, US patent agent, and is qualified to represent clients before the future Unified Patent Court.  At Zimmermann & Partner, Frank mainly works in the technical fields of medical products, power engineering, and measurement and testing technology.  For his clients, Frank develops complex portfolio strategies which effectively combine prosecution, invalidation (opposition and nullity) and litigation proceedings.  Also, Frank is frequently involved in licensing matters and due diligences.

GRUR, epi

Frank studied physics in Frankfurt and Göttingen.  He also obtained a PhD in physics while working at the Max-Planck-Institute for Flow Dynamics in Göttingen where he focused on nonlinear systems, in particular nanostructures.