Intellectual Property: Patent
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Brinkhof is a pre-eminent intellectual property practice in the Netherlands with an outstanding reputation in both soft IP and patent matters. It is one of the leading law firms for defending clients in patent infringement and invalidity cases, as well as representing clients in revocation litigation. The team has notable experience in patent licensing and portfolio matters, as well as questions concerning standard-essential patents. On the soft IP side, it is a top firm for trade mark enforcement and prosecution matters. Team members also assist clients with EU copyright directives. The firm is particularly popular with generic pharmaceutical companies, as well as representing clients from the telecommunications, technology, fashion and food and beverage sectors.
Work Highlights
- Brinkhof acted for Oppo on patent infringement proceedings against Nokia and Sisvel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brinkhof lawyers have brought expertise while also showing a great willingness to learn from other experts, and worked well as part of a broader team."
"The team is proactive and very responsive."
"Brinkhof lawyers provide excellent service, they are excellent people, friendly to work with."
"Brinkhof lawyers are able to think outside the box and are business-savvy."
"Brinkhof lawyers have brought expertise while also showing a great willingness to learn from other experts, and worked well as part of a broader team."
"The team is proactive and very responsive."
"Brinkhof lawyers provide excellent service, they are excellent people, friendly to work with."
"Brinkhof lawyers are able to think outside the box and are business-savvy."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Ebbink is one of the best lawyers in the Netherlands for defending technology and telecommunications clients in patent infringement litigation, including disputes concerning standard-essential patents.
The highly esteemed Mark Van Gardingen frequently represents generic pharmaceutical companies and technology companies in patent revocation and opposition proceedings.
Daan De Lange defends telecommunications companies in infringement cases, as well as acting for generic pharmaceutical companies on multi-jurisdictional patent nullity cases and the launch of new products.
"Daan De Lange is very knowledgeable and wins his cases."
Gregor Vos is well known for advising clients on trade mark disputes, as well as trade mark registration and enforcement. He is particularly popular with clients from the fashion and technology sectors.
"Gregor is an excellent lawyer and advocate and a pleasure to work with."
Jan Pot represents clients in patent infringement and opposition proceedings. He has notable experience advising clients on patent litigation strategy.
Koen Bijvank is an experienced patent attorney and often advises pharmaceutical and energy clients on patent validity and infringement proceedings.
"Koen Bijvank is exceptional in his depth of knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Brinkhof
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