Dr. rer. nat., Dipl. Phys.
German Patent Assessor | European Patent Attorney | UPC representative
andreas Keil
Andreas Keil has more than 20 years of experience in intellectual property. As an in-house patent attorney and Head of Intellectual Property at an international corporation, he built and managed IP portfolios closely aligned with business objectives. He has also supported numerous clients as an independent attorney across a wide range of technologies.
Drawing on his in-house experience, he has extensive knowledge of German employee invention law.
At HKW, he focuses on drafting patent applications and representing clients in grant and opposition proceedings, with a particular emphasis on medical devices.
He studied physics with a specialization in semiconductor physics at the Technical University of Munich and earned his doctorate in experimental quantum optics.
What I love about HKW
HKW offers an open and welcoming environment where different strengths, experiences, and perspectives are valued. The strong sense of teamwork motivates us to work closely together in the best interests of our clients.
Expertise / Specialty areas
Physics
Mechanical and electrical engineering
Civil Engineering appliances
Semiconductor devices
German employee invention law
Languages
German, English, French