WE BUILD SAFE SPACE FOR INNOVATORS
BelayIP was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany. BelayIP offers a full suite of patent prosecution services and IPR strategy consulting.
As one of the few practices in Europe focusing on US prosecution BelayIP adds a unique alternative to working with traditional, US based IP firms.
BelayIP works directly with inventors, companies, universities and European patent firms handling both US prosecution work and global IP portfolio management.
Meet the team
Jacob Eisenberg
An intellectual property lawyer with over 12 years’ managerial experience leading teams in
all phases of the intellectual property function, including: developing and implementing
global IP strategies; fostering talented teams of IP professionals; creating asset based IP
portfolios; performing risk assessments and valuations; heading multi-jurisdictional patent
litigations; leading trademark enforcements and technical counter-measures; and personally
prosecuting patents and trademarks before the USPTO, EPO, EUIPO and DPMA.
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Małgorzata Sikora
IT lawyer with a strong passion for patent law and emerging technologies, specializing in software. I hold an LL.M in International and European Law and a Ph.D. in Law, with a focus on data processing in Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. With over 9 years of experience in product management and SaaS product development, I have honed the skills necessary to grasp software-related inventions with minimal input from the inventor. My primary focus is on helping companies build robust IP portfolios through strategic patent and trademark registrations.
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Dr. John Pike
May 9, 1960 – October 12, 2024
John was an intellectual property lawyer with close to 30 years’ experience in all phases of intellectual property, including drafting and prosecuting patents in the chemical arts, including complex formulations and small molecules, before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He worked with in-house patent counsel of Fortune 500 manufacturing companies to develop patent strategies, support strategic business objectives, identify new IP through interviews with U.S. and international R&D teams, develop prior art search strategies, review search results, and draft and file patent applications.
John’s other experience included managing domestic and international patent portfolios for university and start-up clients, counseling clients on freedom-to-operate issues, drafting non-infringement, patentability and clearance opinions, negotiating license agreements, assisting with Inter Partes Review proceedings, and preparing and filing PCT and foreign national stage applications.
John had an accomplished career before joining BelayIP, and we are proud to have had him as a member of our team, even though his time with us was far too short. Although John is no longer with us, his memory, dedication, professionalism, and extensive experience continue to inspire us.
Josh Wert
With a diverse background spanning governmental, private practice, and in-house positions, along with international experience in the United States, Finland, and Sweden, Josh has developed a unique expertise around intellectual property (IP). Josh’s career began with a focus on software-related inventions and he has worked with a range of companies from SMEs to some of the world’s largest companies in electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, graphics and automotive. This foundation paved the way for expanded leadership roles with broadened competencies in trademarks, designs, trade secrets, and copyright matters.
Josh has a deep understanding of both the US and European patent systems, enabling him to navigate the complexities of global IP landscapes. Throughout his career he has excelled in building and leading high-performing teams, establishing efficient processes, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
In senior IP and leadership roles, including as interim CEO, Josh has a broad experience establishing robust and comprehensive strategies to protect IP assets and navigate IP challenges with efficiency.
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Markus Levlin
An European Patent Attorney with close to 30 years of experience as a patent attorney, both in private practice and as an in-house IP manager. Long experience in developing and implementing IP strategies, creation of IP portfolios, searching for innovations in R&D results and drafting and prosecuting patents before the EPO, Finnish Patent Office and globally in the role of a managing attorney. My main technical areas are software, electronics, telecommunications and physics. My absolute delight is to guide companies through the difficult terrain of the IPR landscape, by helping, advising and handholding in very close contact.
Dorothee Scharpenseel
A multi-lingual seasoned professional with plenty of outstanding IT and Human Resources experience under her belt, Dorothee oversees and otherwise manages BelayIP Backoffice responsibilities and needs ensuring we have an in-depth overview and understanding of your administrative needs. Dorothee maintains our database and ensures no deadlines are missed, all necessary forms are properly prepared and our clients are well informed and current as to the status of their cases. Dorothee also oversees accounting matters and is a point of communication for our firm.
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Handling US patent matters directly from Europe allows for quicker and smoother communication between clients and attorneys.
BelayIP provides Applicant focused prosecution to provide coverage that Applicants need at a reasonable and predicable cost.
