Dr. Dominik Franz
European Patent Attorney
Dr. M. Sc. in physics
Dominik Franz is a professional representative before the European Patent Office and has been working in the field of industrial property since 2019. Dominik also pursues his training as a German patent attorney and as a French patent attorney.
Dominik gained his first experience in the field of industrial property in a large French law firm, where he worked both in Paris and in Munich.
Dominik studied physics at the University of Munich and received his PhD at the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives in Saclay in the field of laser physics. He constantly strives to combine technical, economic and legal aspects in his work.
At SONNENBERG HARRISON he applies his extensive expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, physics, quantum computing, electronics and optics.
PRACTICE AREAS
Dominik is involved in the drafting of patents, the monitoring of grant procedures, opposition procedures and patent litigation. He also takes part in legal consulting, in particular on questions of infringement, the validity of patents and freedom to operate.
Dominik speaks fluently French, English and German.
ADMISSIONS
- European Patent Attorney