Jobst Wibbelmann studied chemistry at the Universities of Hannover, Munich and Osnabrück. He was awarded a doctorate in chemistry. He has particular expertise in the fields of polymer and pharmaceutical chemistry.
After three years of legal and practical training, subsequent to passing the examination in 1991 Jobst Wibbelmann was admitted as a German Patent Attorney. In 1992 he qualified as a European Patent Attorney. His practical activities comprise all fields of industrial property protection, notably patent procurement and patent infringement suits. He has had numerous articles published in various magazines (including the European Intellectual Property Review and the Journal of the Japanese Group of AIPPI) with particular emphasis on patent procurement. He serves clients from the United States and Japan/Korea. Jobst Wibbelmann co-authored an Amicus Curiae brief, submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States of America in relation to the "Festo" Case.
Jobst Wibbelmann is further responsible for the development of noventive's Concierge Service. This is an extended service for more complex cases in the field of inventions, patents, trademarks and other IP derivatives. The aim is to achieve a comprehensive solution to a problem or problems with the help of suitable advisors from, among others, a network of former patent judges and patent examiners (DPMA, Federal Patent Court, patent litigation chambers etc.).
Jobst Wibbelmann is not only familiar with intellectual property law. After more than 28 years as a partner in an internationally renowned patent law firm, he completed his business studies with an EMBA (focus: digital transformation) in 2022 (Kellogg/WHU).
