DLA Piper is highly experienced in representing clients in patent litigation, while covering both infringement and invalidity proceedings as well as oppositions. The team can draw on the firm's extensive international network to assist with complex litigation before various courts such as the Federal Patent Court and UPC, and has expertise across a wide range of specialist areas such as technology, automotive, consumer goods and life sciences. Practice head Markus Gampp left the firm in April 2024; Stefan Engels, head of the IP and Technology practices, now also leads the patent group. Philipp Cepl (life sciences, automotive and electronics), Constanze Krenz (IT and manufacturing) and Kokularajah Paheenthararajah (life sciences and healthcare) have extensive experience in infringement and invalidity proceedings.
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Practice head
Stefan Engels
Other key lawyers
Philipp Cepl; Constanze Krenz; Kokularajah Paheenthararajah