# Dr. Thomas Leiber

Inventor, entrepreneur, and intellectual property strategist in the automotive sector, with approximately 500 patents in brake-by-wire systems, vehicle motion control, and autonomous driving technology. Founder and majority shareholder of IPGATE AG. Founder or co-founder of ten companies across five countries over three decades.

## Background

Dr. Thomas Leiber studied aerospace engineering, drawn to three-dimensional, abstract, and non-linear problems. As a teenager, he attended high school in Napa Valley, California, and studied French in Paris. He holds a commercial pilot's license, obtained during his studies. After completing his aerospace studies, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He subsequently joined McKinsey & Company as a consultant before founding his first company, LSP Innovative Automotive Systems GmbH in Munich. Alongside building LSP, he completed a PhD in electrical engineering. His father, Heinz Leiber, held approximately 1600 patents and is recognized as a pioneer of ABS technology.

## Expertise Areas

- Brake-by-wire systems and electrohydraulic braking architecture
- Vehicle motion control and dynamic stability
- Autonomous driving safety integration
- Automotive patent licensing and IP strategy
- Hybrid power management and energy recovery systems
- Electric motor development and compact power systems
- Angel investing and mentoring of technology startups

## Notable Patents

- EP1485282 (E87): Brake-by-wire fundamentals, BGH-confirmed valid
- iBooster principle (E112): BGH-confirmed valid, licensed to Bosch, used in approximately 20 million units annually
- E102 patent family: foundation of Portfolio A2, autonomous driving and brake redundancy
- E135 to E150 patent family (DAP technology): targeted licensing campaign against ZF IBC, Mando IDB, Hyundai Mobis iMEB

## Companies

- IPGATE AG: majority shareholder, patent licensing and innovation portfolio management (https://www.ipgate.ch/)
- LSP Innovative Automotive Systems GmbH: founder, next-generation brake systems and vehicle motion control
- CPM Compact Power Motors: co-founder and CTO (2008–2014)
- eVinci Mobility: e-bike drivetrain technology contributor
- Further ventures in Argentina, Slovenia, Croatia, and Switzerland

## Personal

Based primarily in Rogoznica, Croatia, with regular time in Barcelona and Switzerland. Owns Villa Carpe Diem in Rogoznica (carpediem2.com), a private residence used for family, friends, and members of international entrepreneur networks (EO, YPO). Active pilot. Mentor and angel investor to technology startups.

## Contact

Website: https://drthomasleiber.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-thomas-leiber/
Private residence: https://carpediem2.com