About

Provided by BarentsKrans

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.


Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

BarentsKrans is particularly known for assisting clients with the protection of their patents, representing them in enforcement and invalidity proceedings. The law firm also handles non-contentious matters, including licensing agreements. The team often represents clients from the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology sectors. Team members also have experience handling soft IP matters.

Work Highlights

  • BarentsKrans acted for Viatris on patent infringement proceedings related to the drug Tecfidera.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jaap Bremer
3
Jaap Bremer
3
Band 3

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.

Jaap Bremer is accessible, capable of building a strong team and has strong technical expertise.

Jaap Bremer is technically excellent, responsive and client-friendly. He combines commercial pragmatism with technical knowledge as a lawyer.

I really love working with Jaap Bremer. He is spot-on, very precise and very likeable to work with.

Jaap Bremer's in-depth knowledge and ability to explain complex matters in simple terms is really helpful and important to us.

Ranked Lawyers at
BarentsKrans

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Netherlands

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright

Jaap Bremer
4
Jaap Bremer
4
Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patent

Jaap Bremer
3
Jaap Bremer
3
Band 3

Members

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Allard van Duijn

Jaap Bremer

Jaap Bremer

Head of Department