Thomas W. Laubenthal. Admissions: European Patent Attorney 1998, German Patent Attorney 2000, European Trademark Attorney 2000. Technical Education: Training as lathe operator from 1983 to 1986, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 1991 Fachhochschule of Koblenz. Professional Activities: Winner of the VDI-award in 1991, Employed as patent engineer from 1992 to 1998. Member: FICPI. Languages: German, English. laubenthal@grunecker.de