Intellectual Property: Patent
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
Email address
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+31 70 353 8800Chambers 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.