Team • Michael SCHLAUCH
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Practice areas
Patent prosecution
Trademark and DM prosecution
Strategy
Audit
Michael SCHLAUCH
Partner
European Patent Attorney | German Patent Attorney | Trademark and Design Attorney | UPC Representative
GERMANY
A chemist by training, Michael SCHLAUCH joined Lavoix in 2024 after more than 15 years of experience as a patent attorney at German IP firms.
Technology areas
Training
Professional experience
Michael’s expertise in organic and inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials, pharmacy, cosmetics and consumer goods allow him to support large businesses as well as SMEs and public research organizations in the implementation of their IP strategies.
Michael SCHLAUCH is in particular concerned with drafting new patent applications as well as further patent prosecution. A particular focus lies on opposition procedures before the European Patent Office as well as grant proceedings abroad. Michael´s expertise also includes conducting patentability, validity and freedom-to-operate studies. He further advises clients in trademark matters and on aspects of the German Employee Invention Act.