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Theresa Schönhofer

Theresa Schönhofer is an associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Procurement and Portfolio Management practice group. Prior to joining the firm, Theresa was a European Patent Attorney and associate at a Munich-based law firm where she focused her practice on biotechnology, medical technology and pharmacology.

Theresa has a scientific background in the life sciences and advises clients in a range of technical fields, including biochemistry, biomedical analytics and laboratory technology, medical technology—particularly neurostimulation, endoscopy, and robot-assisted microsurgery—and pharmaceutical sciences. 

Her practice focuses on patent and utility model law. She advises clients on freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, patent prosecution, and represents them in opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO). Her work also includes prior art searches.

  • Member, Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
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