Christoph de Coster, LL.M. (UC Davis)

As a patent lawyer, Christoph specialises in advising and representing national and international clients in complex patent litigation (including in particular cross-border proceedings).

For almost 20 years, he has been leading, coordinating and supervising patent disputes for his clients before the German and European patent courts and authorities. He also prepares patent infringement and nullity opinions and advises on the structuring of patent-related transactions. Patent law advice and representation of clients from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries is a particular focus of Christoph’s practice.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Patents & innovation

Advising on life sciences regulation

Sectors

Life sciences & healthcare

Biotech

Cosmetics, food nutrition & supplements

Over the past 10 years, we've built a trusted legal team in San Francisco, focused on technology, media and communciation, life sciences and healthcare, real estate, private wealth, and private equity. Supported by colleagues in the UK and Europe, we also offer deep expertise in M&A, international growth, commercial deals, and data privacy.

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Since 2025 Of Counsel, Taylor Wessing

2004 Partner, Taylor Wessing

2000 – 2004 Associate, Taylor Wessing

Career

Since 2025 Of Counsel, Taylor Wessing

2004 Partner, Taylor Wessing

2000 – 2004 Associate, Taylor Wessing

Education

2000 Established as a lawyer, Munich

2000 Admitted as a lawyer, Munich

1998 Associate, New York

Memberships & Associations

Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht
LES (Lisencing Executives Society)
VPP (Vereinigung der Fachleute im gewerblichen Rechtsschutz)