Robert Börner
Director, Patents and Trade Marks
Robert Börner studied general physics at the Technical University of Munich. After completing his diploma thesis in the field of electron spectroscopy, he worked as a Chemical Department research in the UK. During his PhD studies at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Brussels, Robert researched chemical reactions on metal surfaces under high vacuum.
In 2001, Robert joined a Munich-based patent attorney firm for his training as a German and European Patent Attorney. He completed that training in 2005, passing both the German and European qualification examinations.
He joined Murgitroyd in 2011, to build up and lead the German office which is located in close proximity to the European Patent Office in Munich. Robert was appointed Director, Patents and Trade Marks in 2013 and moved to Japan on secondment in 2023.
In addition to his experience in patent prosecution and litigation on various technical fields, Robert has wide experience in matters relating to trade marks and designs.
Some of Robert’s major trade mark clients have been in the following sectors: pharmaceuticals, food/groceries, consumer goods
- Core Expertise
- Memberships
- Qualifications
Sector expertise
- Physique
- Physical chemistry
- Material science
- Dispositifs médicaux
- Génie mécanique
- Textile machinery
- Paper processing machinery
- Electron microscopy
- Sensors
- Laser printing technology
- Blow molding
- Telecommunications
Communication is prompt and always professional. Due dates are managed on time, even with short notice, and the quality of the filing documents are excellent.
Response to "What do we do well" - 2025 Client satisfaction survey, Semiconductor Company
His deep understanding of local laws and regulations, combined with his rich experience, is invaluable for securing patent protection at home and abroad.
IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights
Robert Börner’s extensive experience enables him to offer comprehensive IP solutions, ensuring clients’ assets are protected from all angles.
IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights
Thank you both for your efforts on this matter. Getting these types of issues resolved, exemplifies the type of partnership that we expect, and Murgitroyd delivers.
American multinational company
Key contributor to our Mechanical Engineering Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times
Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
Fantastic news! Thank you very much for all your help putting the [Restoration] appeal together.
UK based Inventor
