Dr. Georg Kalhammer

Dipl.-Biochem., German Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney, Partner

Dr. Georg Kalhammer studied biochemistry and worked for one year at the Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry. He made his PhD in the field of cell biology and genetic engineering. He qualified as German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2002 and became a partner of the firm in 2005.

Dr. Kalhammer has particular experience in biotechnology, genetic engineering and pharmaceutical chemistry. For example, he handled cases concerning antibodies, RNA interference, blood coagulation factors, diagnostic assays and plant biotechnology, as well as small molecules. He specializes in prosecution, opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO.

Dr. Kalhammer is a member of the Patentanwaltskammer (German Association of Patent Attorneys), of EPI (Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office), of GRUR (German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property and Copyright) and of FICPI (International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys).