Dr. Dietrich Kamlah

Dietrich advises on patent law and other intellectual property matters with a technical background. He represents clients in complex international patent litigation in the sectors of telecommunications, IT and life science.

Particularly noteworthy is his expertise in the field of standard essential patents at the interface between patent and competition law. Solution-oriented advice in contract negotiations for research and development cooperations and transactions with an IP focus round off his portfolio.

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Career

Since 2008	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2005	Associate, Taylor Wessing
2002 – 2005	Associate, international law firm, Frankfurt

2000 – 2002

Research assistant, Universität Erlangen–Nürnberg

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Education

2002	Doctoral degree on a theme of cartel law, University of Erlangen–Nürnberg
2000	Second state examination, Nürnberg
1998	First state examination, University of Passau

1995

Diploma in legal studies, King's College London

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Publications

Transparent Licencing of Standard Essential Patents, PlugIn – Wir denken das Recht der digitalen Zukunft, Edition #14, October 2018

Memberships & Associations

Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht

Licensing Executives Society

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Additional languages

English

Expertise

Services and Groups Patents & innovation Multi-service Advising on life sciences regulation Trade secrets

Sectors Technology, media & communications Life sciences & healthcare Medical devices Cosmetics, food nutrition & supplements Digital health

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Awards

JUVE Awards 2023	Law firm of the year for IP Law
WirtschaftsWoche Ranking 2023	Top lawyer for patent law
IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2023	Leading individual: The technically astute Dietrich Kamlah is an anti-trust expert, making him an ideal adviser for SEP-related disputes. He aims for solutions which make sense commercially and legally for his following. He represents Abbott Laboratories in a multifaceted litigation against Dexcom.
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2023	Leading individual: Intellectual Property Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2023	Lawyer of the year: Intellectual Property Law
Who's Who Legal 2023	Global Leader - IP - Patents

Who's Who Legal 2023	National Leader - Germany - Patents
Chambers and Partners 2023	Ranked with Chambers and Partners for Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
WirtschaftsWoche Ranking 2022	Top lawyer 2022 for patent law
JUVE Handbook 20222 / 2023	competitor: "excellent way of arguing and presenting the case“
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2021/ 2022	Leading individual: Intellectual Property Law
Who's Who Legal 2022	Global Leader - IP - Patents
JUVE Handbook 2021 - 2023	Often recommended lawyer for patent litigation
Chambers Europe 2021	"Dietrich Kamlah represents life sciences and telecommunications clients in patent infringement disputes. He is particularly skilled in relation to SEP matters."
JUVE Handbook 2020/2021	Frequently recommended for Patent Litigation/Lawyers
WirtschaftsWoche Ranking 2020	TOP Lawyer 2020 for Patent Law
IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2020	Also well-versed in the life sciences, but also with a broad knowledge of IT, is Dietrich Kamlah, who dedicates time to both advising on licensing law and tackling disputes.
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020	Leading individual: Intellectual property law
Chambers Europe 2020	Leading individual - Intellectual property: Patent litigation - Germany
IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2019	Leading individual: infringement: Dietrich Kamlah is “outstanding – a go-to lawyer in Germany”. “He’s incredibly detail-oriented and will venture into the weeds without hesitation in order to produce results. He gives sage guidance, he’s creative, he’s super-talented. An absolute star.”

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