Practice Areas:
Patent disputes
Patent
Intellectual property disputes
Jurisdictions:
Industry Sectors:
Electrical
Electronics
Mechanical
Medical devices
Telecommunication
Languages:
English
German
Italian
Biography
Melanie Zani has been working in the intellectual property field for nearly ten years and has focused exclusively on patent litigation for the past five years. Since joining BDPE in 2021, she has represented clients in complex patent disputes, with a particular focus on information technology and electrical engineering.
Throughout her career, Melanie has gained extensive experience in patent litigation involving technologies such as optics, medical technology, mechanical engineering, information technology, and electrical engineering. She regularly works on technically demanding disputes and collaborates closely with clients and co-counsel in developing effective litigation strategies.
Before becoming a patent attorney, Melanie spent five years with a consulting firm serving the utilities sector, where she developed a strong understanding of complex technical systems and industrial processes.
A native of Italy, Melanie is fluent in German, English, and Italian. She holds a master’s degree in engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and is admitted as a German patent attorney. She is also a qualified representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Throughout her career, Melanie has gained extensive experience in patent litigation involving technologies such as optics, medical technology, mechanical engineering, information technology, and electrical engineering. She regularly works on technically demanding disputes and collaborates closely with clients and co-counsel in developing effective litigation strategies.
Before becoming a patent attorney, Melanie spent five years with a consulting firm serving the utilities sector, where she developed a strong understanding of complex technical systems and industrial processes.
A native of Italy, Melanie is fluent in German, English, and Italian. She holds a master’s degree in engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and is admitted as a German patent attorney. She is also a qualified representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Recent Matter / Case Highlights
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd v. Amazon EU S.ar.l
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd v. MediaTek Inc.
- BambuLab v. Company X
- Goodix v. Wavetouch
- Dreame v. Roborock
Qualifications
- German Patent attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- European Trademark- and Design Attorney
- Engineering degree (MSc.)
Authorized to represent
Germany:
- Federal Court of Justice (only patent nullity proceedings)
- Federal Patent Court (BPATG)
- German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA)
Europe:
- Unified Patent Court (UPC)
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
International:
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Address:
Tel:+49 (0)89 – 21 53 819-26
Email:Contact this practitioner
Website:https://bdpe.de/en/the-team/melanie-zani/
Ottostrasse 4, Munich 80333
Germany
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