Marco’s expertise ligt op het terrein van chemische octrooien, met de nadruk op levensmiddelentechnologie, procestechnologie en industriële biotechnologie. Hij is verder in het bijzonder geïnteresseerd in die terreinen waar de chemie en andere disciplines elkaar ontmoeten, bijv. medische technologie en laboratoriumtechnologie. Het zwaartepunt van zijn werk ligt bij het opstellen van octrooiaanvragen, de behandeling van octrooizaken op verschillende rechtsterreinen, Europese oppositiezaken en – incidenteel – rechtszaken.

In zijn hoedanigheid van European Patent Litigator, is Marco bevoegd om als UPC representative op te treden.

Werkervaring

• Octrooigemachtigde, V.O. (2000-present)
• Product specialist, toegepast wetenschapper, product development manager, Prince Technologies/Helena BioSciences (1995-2000)

Opleiding

• Ir., Chemische technologie, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (1994)

Directories

• “Marco Molling celebrates 25 years of dedication to VO; having served as a prosecution expert excelling in the field of chemical patents, he has a particular eye for the relevance of chemistry in technology” (IAM Patent 1000, 2025)
• Patent Star (Managing IP, 2025)
• “Solutions-driven Marco Molling creatively approaches complex IP matters pertaining to food technology and industrial biotechnology, successfully supporting clients with drafting patent applications” (IAM Patent 1000, 2024)
• “Marco Molling […] brings a broad understanding of chemical technology and earns praise for being highly responsive, supportive and a great communicator. He is always clear and accurate, and acts quickly while remaining in contact with the local examiners and his clients” (IAM Patent 1000, 2023)
• “For error-free, efficient and effective prosecution, Marco Molling is a sure-fire bet. The seasoned partner – who has experienced company life in a variety of roles – understands the needs of his clients precisely and calibrates every action to address them directly” (IAM Patent 1000, 2021).
• Recognized as IP Star (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) by Managing Intellectual Property.
• Recommended Individual (IAM Patent 1000, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
• “Working closely with SMEs, Marco Molling brings vast chemical patent expertise to the table, as well as carving out a niche for himself in food technology and health food products” (IAM Patent 1000, 2019).
• “With his extensive experience in research and development, chemical aficionado Marco Molling is cognisant of the importance of securing impervious protection for intellectual assets. A schooled prosecutor, he excels in oppositions before the Belgian, Dutch and European patent offices” (IAM Patent 1000, 2018).
• “Chemical engineering and food technology are strong suits for high-flier Marco Molling, who can unerringly acquire protection for difficult-to-patent inventions” (IAM Patent 1000, 2017).
• “Marco Molling successfully defends the interests of clients before the EPO – he is always proactive and communicative, which ensures his strategy aligns with arguments in parallel litigations” (IAM Patent 1000, 2015).

Publicaties

• Van der Schans MJ, Beckers JL, Molling MC, Everaerts FM. J Chromatogr A. 1995;717:139–147

Nevenactiviteiten

• Tutor CEIPI en CPO
• Voorzitter Raad van Toezicht Stichting ARTEK

Talen

• Nederlands
• Engels
• Duits