Dr. Ulrike Herr

Partner

German Patent Attorney

European Patent Attorney

UPC Representative

Chemist

Ulrike specialises in the fields of pharmaceuticals and chemistry, with a focus on new chemical entities, medical uses, dosage regimens, manufacturing processes, dental materials, polymers, food and medical devices.

Ulrike supports and represents clients in all patent-related matters, from drafting patent applications, coordinating worldwide patent prosecution, counselling on divisional and patent portfolio strategies to oppositions, nullity actions and supporting infringement proceedings. She also provides patentability, validity, non-infringement and freedom-to-operate opinions. Ulrike has gained vast experience in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO, both in defending and attacking patents. As a member of the Maiwald UPC taskforce, she worked extensively on the firm’s preparations for the UPC system.

One of Ulrike’s particular expertise lies in obtaining and assessing Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). She advises clients on SPC strategies and coordinates the filing and prosecution of SPC applications for a wide variety of drugs including prodrugs throughout Europe. She has been involved in appeals against SPC refusals before national patent offices and courts. As a part of her SPC work, she frequently assesses grant prospects, coverage and validity of SPCs.