Dr. Thomas Eickelkamp
Expertise
Thomas Eickelkamp is a renowned expert in patent law, specialising in software and information technology. With decades of experience, he has successfully represented leading global companies in these specialised domains.
A key focus of his practice is providing guidance on complex technical matters, particularly concerning inventions utilising artificial intelligence. Furthermore, Thomas possesses substantial knowledge in telecommunications and audio-video coding, along with extensive experience in securing standard essential patents.
Notably, Thomas has significant expertise in industrial automation technology. Accrued over more than 20 years, his skills include preparing and defending patent applications and navigating challenging appeal proceedings.
Backed by his comprehensive technical proficiency and academic background in electrical engineering and physics, Thomas is highly regarded as a trusted resource in his field.
Thomas is a member of EPI, FICPI, DPG.
Area
- Patent Law
Technical fields
- Information Technology
- Software
- Automation Technology
- Computer Technology
Vita
- Study of electrical engineering at the TU Berlin, graduated in 1992
- Doctorate in physics at the Max Planck Institute and the University of Stuttgart, 1996
- Postdoc at CEMES/CNRS, Toulouse, France, 1996-1997
- German Patent Attorney, 2001
- European Patent Attorney, 2001
- European Trademark and Design Attorney, 2001
- Partner at Grünecker, since 2004
- Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), 2023