Dr Christine Kanz > HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER > Dusseldorf, Germany > Lawyer Profile
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER Offices
STEINSTRASSE 20
40212 DÜSSELDORF
Germany
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Dr Christine Kanz
Work Department
Patent
Position
Partner
Career
Christine Kanz has worked as an attorney since 1998. Although she has primarily focused on international patent litigation in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and chemistry, she has also handled numerous cases in the areas of medical devices, mechanics and consumer products.
Much of her work involves cross-border litigation with the result that she is highly experienced in planning and coordinating such cases.
After attending the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property, Competition and Tax Law in Munich as an auditing student, she obtained her PhD in trademark law in 2002 at the University of Düsseldorf.
Christine regularly publishes on patent law matters and speaks at conferences on patent law issues. She is also a visiting lecturer at the Hagen Law School.
She acts for her clients before the Unified Patent Court, the European Patent Office and the national German courts.
Languages
German, Englishn
Memberships
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW)
- German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
- Licensing Executives Society (LES)
- Association of Intellectual Property Experts (VPP)
Education
University of Düsseldorf (PhD, 2002), University of Sydney (Law, 1998), University of Passau (Law, 1995), University of Bonn (Law, 1992)
Lawyer Rankings
Germany > Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors
(Leading Individuals)In the patent disputes sphere, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER covers the entire range of technical areas, focusing on electronics, telecommunications, life sciences, automotive and optics. In addition to German and European authorities and courts, the practice also acts before arbitration courts and coordinates cross-border proceedings, which frequently entail US aspects. Klaus Haft, who is particularly experienced in medical devices and high tech, jointly heads the practice with Martin Köhler, whose patent litigation skills are complemented by many years of experience in trade mark, design and competition law. Christine Kanz is often called upon to support cross-border cases and specialises in life sciences, mechanics and consumer goods. Lars Baum, who excels in SEP and FRAND-related issues, made partner in April 2023. Counsel Carina Höfer is another key contact and assists with national and international patent infringement proceedings as well as parallel opposition and nullity proceedings.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading Individuals Germany > Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors
- Patent litigation: solicitors Germany > Intellectual property