ALPHALECT – led by Dr. Volker Metzler.
ALPHALECT combines computer science and AI expertise with decades of experience in European patent practice.
PhD, Computer scientist and visionary European patent attorney at a well-known IP law firm situated in Munich
Stands at the crossroads of technology and law and exemplifies a unique blend of advanced computer science expertise and European patent practice. With a PhD in pattern recognition and image analysis. Has contributed to the integration of AI in legal frameworks.
With over 20 years of experience, he has masterfully handled pre- and post-grant IP matters before the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). His technical mastery encompasses AI, ML, databases, blockchain, and cryptography. His legal expertise includes computer law, design law, and crafting IP strategies for advanced technologies like AI and blockchain.
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ALPHALECT is registered in Munich, Germany, at:
Bäckerstraße 33 c, 81241 München ST 21
Phone: +49 1748 750000
E-mail: metzler@alphalect.com
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