Axel Karl, LL.M.

Patent Attorney
European Patent and Trademark Attorney

Axel is a partner at Ziebig Hengelhaupt. He brings a wealth of experience from his tenure in international telecommunications and IT. He holds a degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in electrical engineering and IT from the Technical University of Berlin and a Master of IP Law and IP Management (LL.M.).

He worked for 15 years in international telecommunications and IT companies, most recently at Cisco Systems Europe. His particular expertise lies in developing tailored IP strategies and implementation of IP design projects for medium-sized companies, complemented by his role as a lecturer in IP law.

Axel's commitment to innovation and excellence is evident in his proactive approach to safeguarding his clients' intellectual property. He is a lecturer at the University of Strasbourg (CEIPI) on intellectual property law.

Areas

• Start-ups and funding programmes
• Patent risks and FTO analyses
• Software and AI patents

Languages

German, English