Gerhard Buntz has a physics degree from the Technical University of Munich. He is also a qualified European Patent Attorney. After completing his studies he worked for Siemens AG in Germany and continued his career with F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, where he gained in-depth expertise as a patent agent, and was appointed Head (Vice-Director) of the engineering and electronics department. Gerhard Buntz has a wealth of experience in litigation concerning intellectual property. He has been working at BRAUNPAT since 2000.