Personal Profile
Chemist, PhD
Diploma and doctoral degree in the field of Organic Chemistry. 

Vice President – Merck KGaA; Head of IP Advocacy & External IP Strategies; 
      Darmstadt (Germany)

Professional Experience

Current position:
Global Head of IP Advocacy & External IP Strategies
Former Position:
Head of Corporate Patent Department Healthcare (06/2000 – 12/2023)
Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany with global responsibility

Associations: 
Chairman of the Patent Group of the VfA; Berlin; Member of BDI (German Industry Association); VCI; EFPIA, Business Europe and Interpat.

Dr. Hartmann was among other cases responsible for in 2007 decided case by the US Supreme Court Merck KGaA v. Integra LifeSciences I, LTD., (No. 03-1237), it was argued April 20, 2005; decided June 13, 2005 and confirmed by the CAFC and DC on October 29, 2007) to the favor of Merck. He is an expert in IP Advocacy; IP Strategy, patent law and licensing issues. His technical experiences include biotechnology, medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry as well as chemical and biochemical