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Achim Krebs

HGF

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Position: Partner and Patent Attorney
Rating:
  • Patent star
  • Notable practitioner
Practice Areas:
Patent
Trade mark
Jurisdictions:
Industry Sectors:
Energy
Biography
Achim's practice covers a wide range of chemical, pharmaceutical and high tech inventions, and he is acting for a diverse range of companies across these technologies, from start-ups to multinationals.

Achim regularly advises clients on the IP aspects of complex technologies, and on the creation and management of cost-effective IP portfolios.

He also regularly represents clients in Opposition and Appeal Proceedings before the European Patent Office, and often supports clients in multi-jurisdictional contentious situations.

Another field involves due diligence investigations into IP portfolios of technology companies, primarily for venture capital and private equity investors.

Achim is presently serving as President of the LES Benelux.

Achim is qualified as a Dutch, Belgian and European Patent Attorney, and he is a registered European Trade Mark and Design Attorney.
Address:
Benoordenhoutseweg 46, 2596 BC The Hague, Netherlands
Netherlands
Tel:+31(0) 702 400 899 Email:Contact this practitioner

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