Christian Kragelund
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.
Chair of the Board of DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training)
The International Trademark Association (INTA)
Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2024
Partner, Bugge Valentin, 2020-2024
Partner, Horten, 2013-2020
Attorney, Head of Trademarks, Gorrissen Federspiel, 2010-2013
Partner, Chas. Hude A/S, 2002-2010
Attorney, Chas. Hude A/S, 1998-2002
Assistant Attorney, Chas. Hude A/S, 1995-1998
Chair of the Board of DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training)
Lecturer at DIFI (Danish Institute for IPR Training)
Lecturer at courses operated by the Danish Bar and Law Society
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."
Christian is recommended by Who's Who Legal within 'IP Trademarks'.
Christian is recognised by WTR1000 holding a 'Gold ranking' within 'Prosecution & Strategy' and a 'Silver ranking' within 'Trademark Enforcement & Litigation'.
Christian is ranked as a 'Trade mark star’ by Managing IP.
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."
