GUNTHER O. HANKE is experienced in all phases of patent prosecution involving the chemical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro-optical arts with a major focus on medical devices including stent and catheter systems.  In addition to opinion work relating to the patentability of inventions and the validity and infringement of patents, he has significant experience in developing and managing large and complex patent portfolios including substantial foreign dockets.  His engineering experience includes both basic research as well as R&D for commercial applications.

Mr. Hanke received his law degree from Southwestern University and is a member of the California Bar and the Patent Bar.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from University of Southern California (USC) and undertook extensive postgraduate work in Physical Chemistry at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).  He is bilingual in German and English.