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He handles patent applications in the field of electronics and communication technology, particularly hardware and software inventions related to wireless communication and entertainment devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-socials \"><a title=\"Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/prestonrichard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"saboxplugin-icon-grey\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sab-linkedin\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M100.3 480H7.4V180.9h92.9V480zM53.8 140.1C24.1 140.1 0 115.5 0 85.8 0 56.1 24.1 32 53.8 32c29.7 0 53.8 24.1 53.8 53.8 0 29.7-24.1 54.3-53.8 54.3zM448 480h-92.7V334.4c0-34.7-.7-79.2-48.3-79.2-48.3 0-55.7 37.7-55.7 76.7V480h-92.8V180.9h89.1v40.8h1.3c12.4-23.5 42.7-48.3 87.9-48.3 94 0 111.3 61.9 111.3 142.3V480z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a title=\"User email\" target=\"_self\" href=\"mailto:preston.richard@bardehle.de\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"saboxplugin-icon-grey\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sab-user_email\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"sabox-plus-item\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope itemprop=\"author\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bardehle.com\/europeansoftwarepatents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Max-Link.jpg\" width=\"100\"  height=\"100\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-authorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bardehle.com\/europeansoftwarepatents\/author\/lkm\/\" class=\"vcard author\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\">Max Link<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><p>Max is a\u00a0 computer scientist and patent attorney at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG. 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He was specialized in software patents in Europe both from a prosecution and litigation point of view.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>With deep sadness, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear partner, colleague and friend, Dr. Patrick Heckeler (March 10, 1980\u2013July 12, 2026). He was not only an exceptionally skilled and capable patent attorney, but also a deeply compassionate and kind person. His dedication, energy and positive spirit will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife as well as with his family and beloved ones.<\/p>\n<p>You are warmly invited to share your thoughts and memories of Patrick, or your final farewells to him, with us in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bardehle.com\/en\/book-of-condolence\" target=\"_self\">online condolence book<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-socials \"><a title=\"User email\" target=\"_self\" href=\"mailto:\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"saboxplugin-icon-grey\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sab-user_email\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advisors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top author-advisor\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bardehle.com\/europeansoftwarepatents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/csm_christof-karl-bardehle-pagenberg-2592_dad4cce23b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4068 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bardehle.com\/europeansoftwarepatents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/csm_christof-karl-bardehle-pagenberg-2592_dad4cce23b.jpg 491w, https:\/\/www.bardehle.com\/europeansoftwarepatents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/csm_christof-karl-bardehle-pagenberg-2592_dad4cce23b-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Christof Karl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Dr. Christof Karl specializes in litigation and prosecution of patents, particularly in the technical fields of computer hardware and software. 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