Dr Philipp Cepl
SocioDr Philipp Cepl is an experienced patent litigator who represents clients in all patent related matters. He has participated in more than 150 local patent litigation and cross-border patent infringement cases, in particular in the life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices) automotive and electronics sector.
In addition, Philipp is frequently handling nullity and opposition proceedings.
Philipp is co-editor of a high-profile commentary on IP procedural law ("Cepl/Voß, Prozesskommentar zum Gewerblichen Rechtsschutz").
EXPERIENCE
- German
- Inglés
- Technical University Dresden, Ph.D., 2004
- Higher Regional Court of Cologne, Second State Examination, 2003
- University of Cologne, First State Examination, 1999
Awards & Recognitions
Publications
Philipp regularly publishes articles on patent related matters and is publisher of a high-profile commentary on IP procedural law ("Cepl/Voß, Prozesskommentar zum Gewerblichen Rechtsschutz").
Media Mentions
- "34 DLA Piper lawyers in nine countries ranked among The World's Leading Patent Professionals," DLA Piper, October 30, 2019
Prior Experience
Prior to joining DLA Piper at its Cologne office in October 2017, Philipp worked in the patent litigation teams of two leading international law firms in Düsseldorf (2003-2017).
Memberships And Affiliations
- German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
- Association of Intellectual Property Experts (VPP)
