Tag: Career

If you can show what you know, you make it easier for clients to choose what you can do. Few experts embody this better than Sebastian Goebel, European & German patent attorney and co-founder of Bösherz Goebel, whose specialty sits at the intersec ...

In the IP world, excellence alone isn’t enough. Decision-makers increasingly assess advisors through their digital footprint long before a first call. That means your brand—how you position your expertise, show up across channels, and sustain recognit ...

In column #4, we explored what thought leadership truly means: not just having expertise, but shaping conversations in your field. Today, I’d like to build on that idea and focus on where and how you can share your voice so that it reaches the people ...

If you want a case study in modern expert marketing for IP professionals, look at Dr. Alihan Kaya. As an IP Subject Matter Expert on IPBA® Connect and the IP Business Academy, he has built a coherent presence across channels—anchored in a clear theme ...

After a short summer break, it feels good to be back with this column. In #6, we focused on mindset and message, the inner foundation of your personal brand. Today, in #7, we move into execution and consistency: how to actually bring your expertise to ...

In today’s innovation-driven economy, success in IP management is no longer defined by legal expertise alone. The ability to communicate complex concepts, build trust with clients, navigate intercultural negotiations, or lead innovation teams is just ...

In a profession often defined by caution, rigor, and tradition, the mere mention of “marketing” can trigger a range of uncomfortable reactions among legal professionals. Maria Boicova-Wynants recognizes this tension and addresses it head-o ...

On October 10, 2025, the Munich-based IP law firm Weickmann & Weickmann will host a full-day event that will bring together some of the most engaged minds in the field of IP. Under the theme “Strengthening Digital Visibility and Awareness in the I ...

Many IP experts don’t struggle with the substance of their work. They struggle with helping others see why it matters. You know the effort it takes to protect an innovation pipeline, manage complex filings, or advise on high-stakes licensing deals. Bu ...

When building a personal brand as an IP expert, the natural starting point is your own expertise — the technical fields you know, the cases you’ve won, the patents you’ve filed, or the strategies you’ve designed. But the real shift happens when ...