Our people

André has a background in electronics and computer engineering. He has worked on several projects for developing and maintaining operational flight resident software for army helicopters. He also trained as a System Engineer for the cargo helicopter NH90. André has significant experience in avionics as well as mechanics and the engine system.

He is also security verified according to the German guidelines, so that he can also support and advise in matters with security classification.

André advises on topics specific to the German jurisdiction and market.

André enjoys working directly with clients and inventors alike and successfully developing and growing their IP portfolios. He has particular experience in many aspects of electronics, in the field of automotive inventions, process automation, and computer implemented inventions.

Education & background

André holds a Diploma Supplement in Computer Engineering and two Master degrees, one in Electrical Engineering and one in Business Administration. The main focus of his degrees was in autonomous driving mobile robots.

He entered the patent profession in 2014, and trained at a German IP firm, the German Civil Court, Mannheim and the German Patent and Trademark Office as well as the Federal Patent Court of Germany. In 2018, André qualified as a German patent attorney and has since worked as a Freelancer for several IP firms in Germany before joining Withers & Rogers in 2020.

On a personal note...

André likes to spend time with his family. When work, time and children permit, André enjoys doing workouts in the fields of both functional and high intensity training, jogging and biking in the green south of Munich during the summer and snowboarding in winter.