Thomas E. Berner

Thomas E. Berner is a highly motivated Senior Intellectual Property Counsel and Corporate Intellectual Property Manager with over 20 years of experience. Currently serving at Omya, Berner leads a global team of IP Counsel Business Partners, focusing on developing tailored IP strategies. Previously, they held senior roles at Arxada, Straumann Group, and ABB, where they advised on various IP issues including patent strategy, litigation support, and IP portfolio management. Berner possesses a robust technical background in industrial, MedTech, and chemical fields and is a qualified Swiss and European Patent Attorney. They hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universität Stuttgart and have completed several leadership and patent litigation qualifications.