Thomas Kotzott
Dr. (rer.nat.), M.Sc. Physics
Dr. Thomas Kotzott translates complex technology into strong intellectual property rights. He represents his clients' interests in national and international patent grant, validity, and infringement proceedings.
His work is based on a deep technical understanding, which he acquired during his physics studies in Göttingen, Germany, and Madrid, Spain, and his subsequent doctorate in solid-state physics and nanoscience. His expertise enables him to quickly grasp even highly complex technical issues in a variety of fields.
Dr. Thomas Kotzott combines technical curiosity with legal precision to develop the decisive arguments for each invention. His structured, goal-oriented approach and his eye for the big picture ensure comprehensive strategic advice for his clients.
German and European Patent Attorney
Location: Hamburg
Languages: German, English
For me, it all starts with curiosity—a desire to truly understand a technical idea. It results in a precisely crafted argument that creates strategic value.
Publications
Dr. Thomas Kotzott co-authored various scientific publications that have appeared in journals such as Nature Communications, New Journal of Physics, and Nano Letters.
Lectures & Seminars
As part of his research, Thomas has given scientific presentations on research in solid-state physics and nanoscience at numerous international conferences. As part of his teaching activities, Thomas has held various tutorials.
Memberships
Thomas Kotzott is a member of the Federal Association of German Patent Attorneys (Bundesverband Deutscher Patentanwälte (BDPA)), the German Association for Intellectual Property Law (Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht (GRUR)), and the German Physical Society (Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG)).
German and European Patent Attorney at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG in Hamburg, Germany
Licensed to practice as a German Patent Attorney
Licensed to practice as a European Patent Attorney
Training at the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), Federal Patent Court (BPatG), Düsseldorf Regional Court
Studies of Law for Patent Attorneys at the FernUniversität Hagen, Germany
Patent Engineer at Seemann & Partner Patentanwälte in Hamburg
Dr. rer. nat. in Physics at IV. Physikalisches Institut – Solids and Nanostructures, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
B.Sc. and M.Sc. Physics, specialized in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain