Patents
National · EP · PCT
- Preparation and online filing of DE, EP, PCT and utility model applications
- Correspondence with the DPMA and EPO in grant and registration proceedings
- Docketing and deadline monitoring
IP Paralegal · 100% remote
Personal support. For your IP formalities.
Volodymyr Krasnykh
Qualified German patent paralegal
I support patent law firms and IP departments with patents, trademarks and designs. Directly in your systems, following your procedures.
- 13+ years
- in intellectual property
- Since 2019
- working independently
- Chamber exam 2014
- Chamber of Patent Attorneys, Munich
- German & English
- working languages
How I can support you.
Careful, precise work on your IP formalities.
Trademarks & designs
DPMA · EUIPO · WIPO
- Applications, renewals and recordals
- International registrations through WIPO (eMadrid)
- Support in opposition proceedings, plus trademark and design searches
Deadlines & correspondence
Day-to-day case administration
- Deadline management and incoming correspondence
- Monitoring of annuities and renewal fees
- Correspondence in German and English, office action translations, cost estimates and invoices
All services are carried out on your firm's instructions. No legal advice.
Extra support when you need it.
Bridge a vacancy
While a position is unfilled, I help you keep up with ongoing casework and deadlines.
Cover an absence
During holidays, illness or parental leave – with an agreed handover and an orderly return.
Support a project
Additional support for filing peaks, portfolio transfers and recordal projects.
Provide ongoing support
Fixed weekly hours for recurring tasks – as an external member of your support team.
Experience you can verify.
Since 2019
Independent German patent paralegal
2016–2018
Betten & Resch, Munich
2011–2016
ISARPATENT, Munich
2014
Chamber examination as a German patent paralegal
At home in your systems.
I work remotely in your firm's environment and follow your established processes.
- PatOrg · Genese · WiNPAT · IPNow
- DPMAdirekt · EPO · eMadrid
Employment references, certificates and reference contacts are available on request.
How we start working together.
Introductory call
You describe the work you need done. We discuss where I can help and the level of support you need.
A clear first assignment
We agree on a defined initial assignment, system access and confidentiality arrangements.
Ongoing collaboration
By project or with fixed weekly hours – in your systems, following your procedures.
Confidential handling. A direct point of contact. Clear responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions.
How does remote collaboration work?
I work entirely remotely, directly in your systems via VPN or remote desktop. Your data stays with you. We coordinate by video or phone.
How is confidentiality handled?
Before accessing any files, I sign your confidentiality undertaking or NDA. I work in your systems; client data is not copied to outside servers.
What is the minimum engagement?
Typical arrangements start at five hours per week or cover a clearly defined project. Cover for absences may be possible with some lead time, depending on capacity. We discuss the scope and terms during the introductory call.
Let's talk about your workload.
An introductory call with no obligation – by video or phone.
+49 177 5868612