About the Firm
Beck & Rössig is a boutique IP firm established in 1999 and located in Munich. With a background in mechanical engineering and over 25 years of professional experience, we advise on intellectual property matters with technical depth and legal precision. Our focus lies on efficient prosecution before the European Patent Office (EPO), the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and WIPO. We represent clients before administrative bodies and courts including the Federal Patent Court and Boards of Appeal of the EPO, and coordinate international proceedings through a network of trusted associates.
Technical Focus
With over 25 years of experience, we advise on a wide spectrum of technical fields.
Our particular strength lies in technologies where legal expertise and engineering depth go hand in hand:
Mechanical engineering
including production systems, drive technology, and industrial automation
AUTOM. TECHNOLOGIES
from traditional powertrains to electric mobility and autonomous driving
Material science
focusing on metallic materials, coatings and production technologies
Medical technology
such as implants, surgical tools, and imaging systems
and related innovations
Chemistry
including polymer chemistry, battery development, and recycling technologies
Inf. Technology
with an emphasis on cybersecurity and secure data systems
For Whom We Work
We represent companies from small enterprises to large corporations from all parts of the world and assist our international partners seeking experienced and reliable IP support in Europe.
Our work is defined by technical depth, procedural clarity, and a consistent standard of precision. We offer trusted representation before the EPO, GPTO, and WIPO, and coordinate international filings through established professional networks.
Michael R. Beck
Patentanwalt | European Patent Attorney
Michael Beck studied mechanical engineering at TU Darmstadt and has been active in the field of industrial property protection since 1996. Over the course of his career, he has drafted approximately 1,000 patent applications and handled more than 2,000 procedures before the European and German offices. His technical focus includes general mechanical engineering, especially automotive engineering, material science, and chemistry. He maintains a broad network of professional contacts in numerous countries around the world.
Rolf Rössig
Patentanwalt | European Patent Attorney
Rolf Rössig studied mechanical engineering in Augsburg and Munich with focus towards aeronautical engineering. He entered patent profession in 1992 and is further qualified in construction methodology as well as value analysis. Prior to entering patent profession, Rolf gained front edge engineering practice in connection with CAD, FEM and numerical flow analysis within his work at the Max Plack Institute for Plasmaphysics. Within 30 years of patent practice Rolf has provided intensive support for a number of successful Start-up´s by developing well scaled cost-efficient IP-Portfolios. Rolf is specialized in processing cases with minimum capacity binding on clients side and in drafting strategic cases on the basis of constructional methodic approaches.
Why Work With Us
More than 25 years of professional experience
We have advised on a wide range of technologies and legal procedures
since 1999.
Over 2,000 procedures conducted
We handle patent, trademark, and design prosecution before European and international offices with consistency and precision.
Efficient & cost‒conscious
Our lean structure allows us to work with clarity and focus — without overhead of large firms.