Dr. Ulrich M.E. Benedum

Curriculum vitae

• 1977 to 1983 University of Munich, Heidelberg in chemistry (diploma) and biochemistry
• 1984 PhD at the Max-Planck-Institute for Neurochemistry, scholarship from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg
• 1989 Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in molecular biology
• 1991 Admission as German Patent Attorney
• 1991-1992 Partner in a German patent law firm
• 1993 Admission as European Patent Attorney (EPO)
• 1993 to 2015 - Partner in Haseltine Lake LLP
• Since 2015 – independent firm NebensBenedum IP,
• Since 2023 in cooperation with BCKIP

Professional focus

Patent grant, opposition, appeal, and infringement proceedings in the fields of chemistry, clinical diagnostics; medical devices, pharmaceuticals; trademark law; drug and other marketing authorizations at the BfArM, EMA, FDA.

Language skills

English, German, French