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Intellectual Property: Patent
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BarentsKrans’ leading IP experts deal with (multi-jurisdictional) disputes regarding infringement and validity of intellectual property rights as well as licensing and exploitation of technology matters. The firm’s IP practice has an outstanding reputation and track record with clients both in the Netherlands and abroad, and continues to attract an ever-growing share of the complex, high-end IP work in the market. Clients are particularly from the life sciences, telecom and nutrition sectors and include e.g. Bayer, Facebook Technologies and Oculus.
The BarentsKrans life sciences team is best known for its combined knowledge of regulatory, commercial and patent related aspects of the launch of pharmaceutical products and for representing clients in related (landmark) proceedings. Also in the field of medical devices, the team advises and litigates on regulatory and product liability issues. Clients include e.g. Viatris (formerly Mylan) and Bayer.
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Work Highlights
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BarentsKrans acted for Viatris on patent infringement proceedings related to the drug Tecfidera.
Strengths
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BarentsKrans' strengths are its in-depth business knowledge, partner availability and hands-on approach.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeThe BarentsKrans team is prompt in its responses and the advice it provides makes sense.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeBarentsKrans is capable of translating complexity into comprehensible advice and the team is always well prepared.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeBarentsKrans distinguishes itself through its legal expertise, strategic execution, client-focused approach and strong dispute resolution capabilities.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeThe team's arguments are not only legally sound but also strategically tailored to protect the client's interests.
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Band 3 Jaap Bremer
Jaap Bremer acts for clients on both patent and soft IP infringement and invalidity proceedings, as well as advising on the negotiation of IP licensing agreements. He also assists clients with anti-counterfeiting measures and IP ownership disputes.
He is diligent and gives solid advice.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeJaap Bremer is accessible, capable of building a strong team and has strong technical expertise.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeJaap Bremer is technically excellent, responsive and client-friendly. He combines commercial pragmatism with technical knowledge as a lawyer.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeI really love working with Jaap Bremer. He is spot-on, very precise and very likeable to work with.
Intellectual Property: Patent respondentEuropeJaap Bremer's in-depth knowledge and ability to explain complex matters in simple terms is really helpful and important to us.
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Ranked Individuals at BarentsKrans (2)
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Jaap Bremer
Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
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Intellectual Property: Patent
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