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.

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Carrière

Since 2004	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2000 – 2004	Associate, Taylor Wessing
1992 – 2000 (with breaks)	Scholarship student and Research Assistant, Max Planck Institut für gewerblichen Rechtschutz, Munich

Formation

2000	Established as a lawyer, Munich
2000	Admitted as a lawyer, Munich
1998	Associate, New York

1997 – 1998	LL.M., University of California, Davis
1994	Second state examination, Munich
1991	Licence en droit, Université Paris II (Assas)
1991	First state examination, Munich

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Groupes & Associations

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

Langues étrangères

English

Expertise

Services et Groupes Brevets et innovation Règlementation des sciences de la vie

Secteurs Sciences de la vie et Santé Biotech Cosmétiques, alimentation et compléments alimentaires e-santé Dispositifs médicaux Produits pharmaceutiques

Experience

Prix et distinctions

Chambers Europe 2021	"Christoph de Coster is frequently instructed by clients from the life sciences industry to handle patent infringement cases, including nullity proceedings. He routinely advises American pharmaceutical companies before the German and European authorities and is admitted to the Bar in both New York and Germany."
JUVE Handbook 2020/2021	Frequently recommended for Patent Litigation/Lawyers
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020	Leading individual: Pharmaceutical law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020	Leading individual: Intellectual property law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020	Leading individual: Biotechnology law
Managing Intellectual Property - IP Stars 2020	Patent star
Chambers Europe 2020	Leading individual - Intellectual property: Patent litigation - Germany
JUVE Handbook 2019/2020	Frequently recommended: Patent law
IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2019	Leading individual: infringement (Silver) and transactions: Christoph De Coster is especially potent in life sciences disputes, where his “diligence” and “excellent technical understanding” shine through. “He’s extremely experienced and great to work with – he’s accomplished but not in the least bit arrogant.”
Who's Who Legal 2019	Leading individual: Patents
Managing Intellectual Property - IP Stars 2019	Patent star
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2019	Leading individual: Pharmaceutical Law
IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2017	Individuals: Transactions,The business-minded Christoph De Coster has been successfully enticing US clients to the practice of late, in close collaboration with members of the Palo Alto and New York offices.
Chambers Europe 2017	Christoph de Coster is frequently seen acting on cross-border litigation cases in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. His practice also covers IP-driven transactions. He represented Hexal in a damages action against Sanofi concerning an unfair interim injunction. One interviewee states: “I am a big fan of him. Whenever I have seen him in court I have been impressed.”