Intellectual Property: Patent
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird’s IP Team is one of the largest IP teams in the Netherlands with over 20 dedicated specialists including patent and trademark and design attorneys. We have a leading reputation in patent and soft IP mandates. On the patent side the team is highly commended for its strength in litigation and strategic advice covering the full technology spectrum, from high-tech telecoms/electronics and computer software (including SEP and FRAND disputes), biotech/life sciences/healthcare to chemical manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Our experts in trademark, copyright and design offer multi-jurisdictional advice in a heartbeat and are top notch for both soft IP litigation as well as trademark and design prosecution. We are dedicated to offering our clients advice that takes account of their business needs and have a strong focus on sectors like Retail & Consumer, Fashion, Media, Entertainment & Sports and Automotive.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird is popular with clients from a number of industries, including life sciences, fashion, telecommunications and food and beverages, for advice on intellectual property infringement proceedings. The law firm acts on both patent and soft IP matters, including revocation and cancellation actions. The team also has experience in rebranding projects and disputes concerning standard-essential patents. It additionally assists with patent portfolio management.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird acted for Nokia on its SEP dispute with Oppo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice from Bird & Bird is strategic, well structured and concise."
"Bird & Bird lawyers are very attuned to the business considerations at play and understand the business issues."
"They deliver a good service."
"The lawyers are able to strike a good balance between legal and commercial advice, especially when it comes to applying local knowledge."
"The advice from Bird & Bird is strategic, well structured and concise."
"Bird & Bird lawyers are very attuned to the business considerations at play and understand the business issues."
"They deliver a good service."
"The lawyers are able to strike a good balance between legal and commercial advice, especially when it comes to applying local knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Manon Rieger-Jansen is active in the field of soft IP, acting for clients on infringement and cancellation proceedings concerning trade marks, colour marks and copyright. She also assists clients with rebranding projects and portfolio management matters.
"Manon is a bright lawyer who understands business needs very well. Her advice is strategic, well structured and clear."
Marc van Wijngaarden has a strong focus on contentious patent cases, often representing clients from the pharmaceutical industry.
"Marc van Wijngaarden is well versed in IP, very available, patient and can think on his feet."
"Marc is a good team player and client handler."
Tjibbe Douma assists clients from the life sciences and technology sectors with patent revocation, opposition and infringement proceedings.
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Clients
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Amgen
Anheuser-Busch InBev/AB InBev
Broadcom
Calvin Klein
Chiquita
CrossFit
Huda Beauty
Kraft Heinz
Monster Energy
Nestlé
Nokia
Qualcomm
Teva
Tommy Hilfiger
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Autombiles & Parts
Chemicals
Education
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Industrial Engineering
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Media
Retail & Consumer
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure