Jochen Sparla, M.Sc.

„The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius“

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Jochen Sparla is a patent attorney. His practise focuses in particular on the following technical areas:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Production and Manufacturing Technology
• Automotive and Vehicle Engineering
• Joining Technology
• Aerospace Engineering
• Laser Technology
• Materials Science

His practice as a patent attorney focuses on drafting, prosecution, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, particularly in connection with application, grant, and infringement proceedings, as well as opposition and appeal proceedings before the German Patent and Trademark Office.

Jochen Sparla studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Braunschweig, specializing in production, systems, and manufacturing engineering. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in Aachen, he went on to further specialize in laser-based joining processes for hybrid components and successfully completed his studies.

Before turning to intellectual property law in 2021, he worked in the automotive industry for several years.

Jochen Sparla joined DTS in Munich as a patent attorney in 2026.

“What I appreciate most about DTS is the combination of a modern law firm structure and a challenging, diverse work environment. In addition to professional collaborations, working together on an equal footing is what truly defines our daily work here at DTS. This creates ideal conditions for performing high-quality work while benefiting from an environment that actively promotes personal growth.”

K. van der Straeten, J. Sparla, A. Olowinsky & A. Gillner; Influence of self-organizing microstructures on the wettability of molten plastic on steel for hybrid plastic-metal joints; 15 June 2019, Welding in the World, Volume 63, pages 1431–1441 (2019)

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