Dr. Philipp Rüfenacht (Partner)
Patent attorney VSP
European Patent Attorney
Dipl. Phys. Uni BE
Professional practice
Dr. Rüfenacht has a background in theoretical high energy physics providing him with a fundamental understanding for the description of physical processes. In addition to many years of pratice in patent law, he has extensive experience in trademark law, including the adversary proceedings before Swiss and international authorities (Swiss opposition proceedings, appeals to the Federal Administrative Court; WIPO; Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market OHIM).
Preferred technical fields:
- mechanical engineering
- printing technology
- medicinal engineering
- quantum electronics
- furniture
Career
1998: Degree in Physics at Bern University
2001: PhD in Theoretical High Energy Physics at Bern University
2001: Employment at Keller & Partner Patentanwälte
2002: Postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property at ETH Zurich
2005: Admission to the European Patent Office (European Patent Attorney)
2006: Partner of Keller & Partner Patentanwälte AG
2009: IP lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art
2012: Associate judge with the Swiss Federal Patent Court
Memberships
VESPA (member of the board), LES (member of the board), VSP, FICPI, INTA, epi, INGRES, AIPPI, Swiss European Physical Society (SPS, EPS)
Personal details
Born in 1973 in Bern. Living with his partner in Konolfingen. Hobbies: Classical music, Jazz (playing the bass clarinet and the clarinet in various ensembles), literature, astronomy, cooking.
