Who we are
The value of an innovation lies not just in the idea, but also in the cost benefits of the product and implementation at the right time.
We are a team of IP experts, automotive engineers and strategic advisors committed to making pioneering technologies more visible and usable. Much like Thomas Alva Edison, we believe that the value of an innovation lies not only in the idea, but in the clear cost benefits of the product and implementation at the right time. We help bring visionary technologies to the marketplace.
Ideas in our hearts. Power in our blood.
Our interdisciplinary team combines decades of experience in engineering with specific knowledge of the automotive industry. Blending together a deep understanding of technology with advice on entrepreneurial, formal and legal questions, we offer consultancy for inventors and companies alike. In particular, we can advise on the provision of intellectual property for business partners in the automotive supply chain through licensing and other commercialisation opportunities. Additionally, our team can provide full support in the marketing and brokering of intellectual property rights thanks to their knowledge and expertise in IP management, monetisation and licensing.
Dr. Thomas Leiber
- CSO & Innovator ipgate AG since 2006
- Managing Partner LSP Innovative Systems GmbH since 1998
- Deputy Chairman Leiber Family Foundation since 2010
- President BoD ip gate Capital holding since 2009
- Founder eVinci mobility GmbH, 2014 - 2016
- Founder CPM Compact Power Motors GmbH, 2008 - 2013
- Associate McKinsey & Company, 1996 - 1999
- Serial Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur by heart since 1998
- Over 461 registered patents
- Founder and Manager of various companies
- Expert for IP monetization
- Business angel
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Post Doc. Aerospace Engineering
- University of Technology TU Graz: Dr. Electrical Engineering
- University of Technology TU Berlin: Dipl. Engineer, Aeronautics and Astronautics
Ralph W. Marthaler
- Member of the board of directors of ipgate AG since 2016
- General manager of the family owned accounting- and IT-company since 1985
- Member of the board of directors in various companies
- Marketing Management at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto, Canada
- Accounting and tax studies at Commercial School, Zürich, Switzerland
- My goal: Support and advice family owned companies
History
- 2005 Foundation
- 2005 First patent application; Basis for IBS Technology (Integrated Braking System)
- 2006–2011 Development of innovative concepts for IBS
- 2008 Licensing phase I: IBS; Tier-1 Automotive supplier
- 2013–2018 Patent application for IBS-Gen2 and X-Boost 2017– Licensing phase II – X-Boost; Automotive supplier for emerging markets
- 2019 IP for electro-hydraulic braking systems – autonomous driving; Level 3-5
- 2019– Licensing phase III – autonomous driving; Level 3-5
At home in Pfaeffikon and the whole world
Providing a dynamic work and living environment, our company location in Switzerland (30 minutes from Zurich) allows us to work with renowned tech companies and small and medium-sized enterprises alike. It also offers a multitude of leisure and relaxation opportunities in the local area. On top of that, Pfäffikon lies in the heart of Europe and is easily accessible. Our international customers love to visit us here and we can also travel to and be with them quickly.
News & PR
Impact of automated driving on future brake systems
The automotive industry faces disruptive changes with the growing importance of automated driving. The authors compare the requirements on passenger car brake systems at increasing SAE levels of driving automation and present a new and innovative electromechanical brake booster solution.
IPGATE recieves Innovation Award 2020/2021
IPGATE is thrilled to have been awarded the Swiss Institute for Quality Testing (SIQT) Innovation Award 2020/2021 for its achievements as top innovator in section “Vehicles in General”! We are proud and honored to work with top-of-the-class inventors providing the foundation for our cutting-edge brake systems!
