Dr. Christian Lederer

Christian advises and represents national and international companies on all aspects of patent law and specialises, in particular, in managing patent litigation.

A focus of his practice is the management and coordination of international patent disputes. Christian acts for his clients before all relevant German and European patent courts and patent authorities. He also focuses on advising and representing Japanese clients.

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Career

Since 2003	Partner, Taylor Wessing
1996 – 2003	Associate/Partner, Schmidt-Sibeth Heisse Weißkopf Kursawe
1992 – 1996	Legal clerkship, Munich/ Brussels

Education

1996	Admitted and established as a lawyer, Munich
1996	Second state examination, Munich
1995	Doctoral degree, University of Augsburg

1992

First state examination, Munich

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Memberships & Associations

Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht (GRUR)
Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle (AIPPI)
Member and speaker for Bavaria in the Deutsch-Japanischen Juristenvereinigung (DJJV)
Deutsch-Japanische Gesellschaft (DJG)

Additional languages

English

Expertise

Services and Groups Patents & innovation Japan group

Experience

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Awards

JUVE Awards 2023	Law firm of the year for IP Law
IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2023	Leading individual: Christian Lederer is an accomplished manager and coordinator of international, multi-jurisdiction patent litigation. He has particular expertise representing Japanese and Korean patrons, and is an active member of the German-Japanese Association of Jurists and the German-Japanese Society. He also supports Kamlah in Abbott’s fight with Dexcom.
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2023	Leading individual: Intellectual Property Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2023	Leading individual: Media Law
Who's Who Legal 2023	National Leader - Germany - Patents 2023
Chambers and Partners 2023	Ranked with Chambers and Partners for Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

JUVE Handbook 2021 - 2023	Often recommended lawyer for patent litigation
Leaders League 2022	Excellent lawyer: Patent litigation
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2021/ 2022	Leading individual: Intellectual Property Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2021/ 2022	Leading individual: Media and copyright law
Who's Who Legal 2022	Global Leader - IP - Patents
Legal 500 Germany 2022	'work smoothly with law firms in other countries.' 'Christian Lederer is a very good coordinator. His ability to understand technical issues and his great communication skills help him in leading a large team.'
JUVE Handbook 2021/2022	"really good team, great expertise", competitor
Chambers Europe 2021	"Christian Lederer advises on nullity and patent infringement proceedings, frequently acting for Japanese clients in patent disputes in Germany. He regularly serves clients in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors."
Legal 500 Germany 2021	"Very good technical understanding in patent litigation; exceptional commitment; strong focus on client needs."
JUVE Handbook 2020/2021	Frequently recommended for Patent Litigation/Lawyers
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020	Leading individual: Intellectual property law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020	Leading individual: Awarded as Handelsblatt Best Lawyer 2020
Chambers Europe 2020	Leading individual - Intellectual property: Patent litigation - Germany
JUVE Handbook 2019/2020	"professionally good, personally pleasant", competitor

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