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Dr. Eva Dörner
Partner
German Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative
Chemist
Eva advises and represents clients in securing, maintaining, enforcing and challenging intellectual property rights in the fields of chemistry, pharmacy and plant protection. In the field of chemistry, she has particular expertise in organic chemistry and organic synthesis. Within the areas of pharmacy and plant protection, her work mainly centers on small molecules, combination preparations and formulations.
During a secondment with an international chemical corporation, where her role was that of a patent professional with particular attention to plant protection, Eva became particularly skilled in developing filing strategies. She also spent a period of time with an American IP law firm where she acquired valuable insights into the rules and procedures of US patent law.
"With a strong focus on biotechnology and pharmaceutical patents, Eva Dörner is trusted by industry leaders to strategically maximise and staunchly protect their intellectual property assets in contentious matters."
– IAM Strategy 300, 2024
"Eva Dörner is a gifted attorney who knows her field extremely well. She is collaborative, enjoyable to work with and can be recommended without hesitation to anyone working in chemistry or pharma, especially on contentious matters."
– IAM Patent 1000, 2023
"The collaboration with Andreas Ledl and Eva Dörner has become indispensable for us. Andreas Ledl’s level-headed manner and his focus on addressing all involved parties and presenting problems in an abstract way is second to none. Eva Dörner’s chemical expertise undoubtedly rivals that of our in-house chemists while always being one step ahead in negotiations with patent lawyers on the other side. Both leave any ego behind and always have the best possible result for their client in mind. I haven’t seen it that often."
– Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
"Eva Dörner offers efficient, structured and solution-oriented cooperation, always with the aim to get the most out of it for the client. Even the urgent assignments are always worked on with the highest quality. Especially to be emphasised are her excellent ability of communication as well as experiences, in particular in the sector of chemical and pharmaceutical patents."
– Legal 500 EMEA, 2020
"For strategic advice in the fields of chemistry and plant protection, organic chemistry PhD Eva Dörner is a discerning choice. She secures, maintains and builds up her clients’ key assets with finesse and great commercial astuteness."
– IAM 300, 2022
“Eva Dörner always recommends the best course of action thanks to her exceptional expertise in both European patent law and chemistry. She is meticulous in her work and provides a world-class service.”
– IAM Strategy 300, 2023
"Andreas Ledl and Eva Dörner are not only top-notch experts but also have a special sense for our involved employees."
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2024
"Eva Dörner advises her patrons thoughtfully on what to file and when to maximise their chances of success, and provides assured representation when matters turn contentious."
– IAM Patent 1000, 2024
- Patent prosecution and portfolio management
- Filing strategies and drafting patent applications
- Freedom-to-operate and validity analysis
- Opposition and nullity proceedings
- Patent litigation
- Listed in Handelsblatt as best lawyer of the year 2025 in the categories intellechtual property and litigation
- In the Leaders League Ranking 2025, honoured as "Leading" in the "Patent Prosecution" category and as "Excellentˮ in the "Patent Litigation" category
- Recommended in IAM Patent 1000 “World’s Leading Patent Professionals” 2023, 2025
- Listed in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Recommended as one of the world's leading intellectual property strategists by IAM Strategy 300 2022, 2023, 2024
- Listed as "Excellent" in the Leaders League Rankings Germany 2022 and 2023 in the categorie Patent Prosecution, 2024 as "Leading"
- Recommended in Handelsblatt | Best Lawyers "Germany's Best Lawyers" 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Recommended in Legal 500 Deutschland 2023, 2024
- Listed in the Leaders League shortlist as "Best IP Advisor Germany" (silver award) 2023
- MIP IP Stars - Notable practitioner 2022, 2023, 2024
- Recommended in Legal 500 EMEA 2022, 2023
- „Recommended individual“ in the JUVE Patent Rankings - Patent filing - Germany, 2021
- German Patent Attorney Association
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