Philipp Achatz

Background

About Philipp Achatz

IP related Expertise: General patent prosecution:• Direct contact with inventors to support creation & submission of Invention Disclosure Reports;• Patentability and feasibility analysis;• Driving of Patent committee;• Drafting & Filing of patent applications;• Patent examination on international level (EP, WO, US & Asia);• Annuity management;IP analysis & support to drive Business:IP support embedded in Product Life Cycle;Matching IP with roadmap (patent portfolio generation & review, from incubator level to maturity);Monitor global patent activity to support business development (Competitive IP analysis, reporting on VP level);Support to legal department in IP related topics (agreements, licensing, and litigation);Support to M&A (e.g. Implication in due diligence);IP Training;Working laguages: german (native), french & english (proficient), spanish (independent)Technical background:Within Soitec: over 10 years of experience with various technological bricks related to layer transfer (SmartCut & SmartStacking) for various applications. Before Soitec: 6 years research experience in physics & materials science with specialties in semiconductors physics (Si, wide band gap), photovoltaics (CPV), Electrochemical energy storage (Li-ion µ batteries);Education:Diploma (1.0) and PhD (magna cum laude) in General Physics, TU München;