Carsten Richter

Dr. Carsten Richter serves as a lecturer in Commercial Law/Intellectual Property at the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Business Development, University of Lübeck. He is also a practicing patent attorney and European trademark/design attorney who works full-time in a management position for a leading diagnostics manufacturer.

Dr. Richter's educational background demonstrates impressive interdisciplinary training:

• Studied biochemistry at the Universities of Regensburg, Oxford (M.Sc. 2002), and Göttingen
• Received his doctorate in 2006 from the University of Cambridge with support from multiple prestigious scholarships
• Studied 'Law for Patent Attorneys' at the Open University of Hagen
• Earned his legal doctorate in 2016 from the Chair of Business Law and Intellectual Property at the Technical University of Munich

His research focuses on the critical balance in intellectual property law, particularly examining how medical inventions and information can be protected by patents. Dr. Richter's work addresses the fundamental challenge of ensuring patent holders receive appropriate rewards to incentivize research and development investment, while simultaneously preventing inappropriately broad patent protection that could disadvantage the public. This specialized focus combines his deep understanding of both scientific principles and legal frameworks.

Dr. Richter regularly shares his expertise through lectures on intellectual property topics delivered to academic institutions, government agencies, and companies. His unique perspective bridges the gap between scientific innovation and legal protection, making him a valuable resource in the field of patent law, particularly for pharmaceutical and biotechnological innovations.