Christian Kragelund

Partner

Email

christian.kragelund@dk.dlapiper.com

Phone

+45 33 34 01 87

Mobile

+45 24 37 86 95

Location

Copenhagen

About

Christian Kragelund advises on all aspects of IP law with a particular focus on trademarks and design protection. He caters for Danish and international clients in complex strategic matters involving the establishment, maintenance and validity and/or infringement of IP rights. Christian has specialist knowledge of advising international businesses and of the administration of complex and comprehensive IP portfolios.

With more than 25 years’ experience, Christian has gained specialist knowledge of all IP-law aspects, and, through a large international network, he provides advice on local and international IP-related issues. Christian has conducted a large number of proceedings concerning IP disputes in countries such as China, Japan and USA as well as before the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO, formerly OHIM) and has thorough knowledge of such practice in many different jurisdictions.

Christian is Chair of DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training). Christian was formerly secretary and a member of the boards of the associations LES Scandinavia (Licensing Executives Society) and FIR/AIPPI (the Danish association for the protection of industrial rights).

He has co-authored a number of articles and books and regularly gives lectures.

Services

Intellectual Property and Technology

Trademark, designs and Copyright

Marketing and consumer law

Sectors

Life Sciences

Technology

Qualifications

Education

Certified Danish Patent Agent

European Trademark and Design Attorney

Executive MBA programme, SIMI/CBS

2010

Master of Law, University of Aarhus

1994

Memberships

Chair of the Board of DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training)

The International Trademark Association (INTA)

Experience

Career highlights

Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2024

Partner, Bugge Valentin, 2020-2024

Partner, Horten, 2013-2020

Attorney & Head of Trademarks, Gorrissen Federspiel, 2011-2013

Head of Trademarks, Gorrissen Federspiel, 2010-2011

Partner, Chas. Hude A/S, 2002-2010

European Trademark and Design Attorney, Chas. Hude A/S, 1998-2002

Assistant Attorney, Chas. Hude A/S, 1995-1998

Positions of trust

Chair of the Board of DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training)

Other positions

Lecturer at DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training)

Lecturer at courses operated by the Danish Bar and Law Society

Rankings

Chambers

Christian is recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe within 'Intellectual Property'.

"Christian is a very skilled IP lawyer with a fantastic client-oriented, proactive and solution-oriented focus."

"He is easy to work with and a very skilled litigator."

"He is service-minded and straight to the point. He always provides thorough analysis and replies."

"He is friendly and has a good business sense."

"Christian is agreeable to work with and practical."

Who's Who Legal

Christian is recommended by Who's Who Legal within 'IP Trademarks'.

WTR1000

Christian is recognised by WTR1000 holding a 'Gold ranking' within 'Prosecution & Strategy' and a 'Silver ranking' within 'Trademark Enforcement & Litigation'.

IP Stars

Christian is ranked as a 'Trade mark star’ by Managing IP.

Legal 500

Christian is recognized by The Legal 500 within 'Intellectual Property'.

"Good all-round team that covers our needs for IP advice. Good and efficient service and response time."