IP and especially patents are a key differentiator that support start-ups and scale-ups in raising investor money and gaining market confidence. They are needed in the growth phase to prevent incumbent companies to simply copy one's offerings and to prepare the entry into new markets. My role is to support scale-ups in obtaining the patent and soft IP protection needed to reach their business and growth goals and to take away their daily worries about IP.
Volker Tillmann
Partner at Hoffmann Eitle
I am supporting high-growth companies of various sizes, and especially scale-ups in Europe, in systematizing their IP management operations and obtaining the optimal IP protection for their evolving needs.
Düsseldorf
My Focus
My Expertise
I am for more then 10 years partner at the prestigious law firm Hoffmann Eitle and support clients as European patent and trademark attorney. With my background in physics, I advise technology companies of various sizes and help them to protect their technologies and products, always with a focus on their developing needs.
Offered Services
I support scale-ups in their growth journey by streamlining their IP management. This support ranges from the development of an IP strategy and the establishment of scalable IP processes to the targeted prosecution of patents, which legally safeguard the company's growth.
Visit WebsiteEstablishment of a continuous IP management system
Fast growing scale-ups are often under pressure to adapt and scale their IP processes to satisfy the needs of market and product range expansion. I help you with formalizing your IP processes so that you can focus on growing your company.
Targeted patenting
Scale-ups are full of creative and innovative ideas. But not all of them are protectable or worth protecting. I guide you in the decision-making process which patents to file for a strong and cost-efficient protection.
Patent prosecution
Scale-ups need a smart and tailor-made patent portfolio. I help you in obtaining the patents you need in Europe to support your growth.
IP strategy
Dynamic scale-ups often need to flexibly change their business strategy and this means that also their IP strategy must be adapted in line with the new business direction. I help you with keeping your IP strategy up to date and align your IP portfolio with your current needs.
