Christian Stauf

Christian Stauf serves as Professor at Weiden Business School, Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences, specializing in International Business and Intellectual Property Law. His academic profile spans teaching, research, and industry collaboration with a focus on practical IP management applications.

His research interests center on Intellectual Property Management, Innovation Protection, and Know-How Protection, with particular emphasis on digital transformation challenges and Industry 4.0 integration. Stauf's work bridges legal frameworks with business strategy, addressing critical gaps in IP implementation for SMEs and startups.

Recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward digital IP systems (2020-2021), Industry 4.0 integration (2018-2020), and practical protection methodologies for service industries and supply chains (2014-2017). His research consistently targets actionable frameworks rather than theoretical constructs.

• Fürther Ludwig Erhard Preis for contributions to business innovation
• Wolfgang-Ritter-Wissenschaftspreis for academic excellence in IP research

Stauf leads the DIN committee on IP Management Quality and directs QIMIP's implementation partner qualification program. His research funding includes TU Kaiserslautern's individual research grant for corporate IP management systems and the KoPiKomp anti-piracy initiative for industrial components. As editor of the International Journal of Intellectual Property Management and coach for startup competitions, he maintains strong industry-academia connections.

His professional activities extend to lecturing at DHBW Mannheim and VWA Kaiserslautern, with frequent workshops on IP protection for SMEs through Business + Innovation Center Kaiserslautern.