Michael is qualified as a UPC representative as well as a European and German Patent Attorney. He holds a PhD in chemistry from Technische Universität München. Before joining Berggren, he worked in one of Germany’s top 10 patent prosecution firms. He has gained extensive experience in prosecuting patent applications before the EPO and the DPMA in more than 1,000 cases, representing international as well as European clients. In numerous cases where protecting his clients’ inventions posed a challenge, he was able to obtain a patent despite the obstacles. Moreover, Michael has successfully represented his clients in numerous complex opposition and appeal proceedings at the EPO and DPMA.