Two reasons to celebrate: Alexander Ilg and Chris Sala have been promoted to Senior Associates with effect from October 1, 2026.

After completing his degree in mechanical engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Alexander Ilg completed his patent attorney training at DTS in Munich before moving to our Stuttgart office.

Chris Sala completed his degree in chemistry in Graz and subsequently worked in research at the Technical University of Dresden. He then turned to intellectual property law, first completing his training at a law firm in Frankfurt and, since 2024, at DTS.

Both enrich our team with their expertise and dedication to protecting our clients’ innovations.

Congratulations, Alex and Chris! We thank you for your commitment and look forward to continuing our journey together at DTS.