Cristofer Leffler Email & Phone Number

I have a wealth of experience both as outside and in-house counsel, allowing me to bring a unique, big-picture, client-centric perspective to legal questions and business solutions. I focus on the details but pride myself on being able to see the big picture. My clients can expect solid, comprehensive and well thought out strategies. Recent examples include:• Represented innovative and disruptive start-up in bet the company litigation brought by dominant incumbent. After three years of litigation and a three week trial, multi-million dollar jury verdict returned in my client's favor.• Represented public corporation in defense of a copyright complaint alleging infringement of thousands of photographs. Following multiple rounds of summary judgment briefing, case was dismissed in my client's favor. • Represented international startup in high stakes patent litigation against its chief rival in a nascent telecommunications market. Negotiated a favorable settlement involving ongoing royalties following summary judgment briefing.• Represented multinational corporation in defense of several copyright allegations. Case was dismissed with prejudice by the plaintiff following several motions on the pleadings. My client paid nothing.• Represented patent owner in international licensing efforts to monetize its large patent portfolio. Successfully entered into numerous licenses and cross-licenses without the need for litigation.I am resourceful. I have a keen sense of urgency with a get-it-done drive. If I don’t have the information I will find it.I am decisive. I thrive on high pressure and fast pace and don’t get distracted by the noise. I make sound decisions within turbulent environments as well as in more relaxed situations.I am passionate about business. My job is to support and protect the products and services my client developed. I have proven ability to understand business concepts and the strategic and tactical roles of legal counsel. I work closely with my business partners appropriately to mitigate and balance risk in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patents, and 32 others.