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Intellectual Property: Patent

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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

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird is popular with clients from a number of industries, including life sciences, fashion, technology, 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. It additionally assists with IP portfolio management and invalidity actions. The law firm's contentious patent expertise is also evidenced by its involvement in UPC litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Bird & Bird represented Neuraxpharm in patent revocation proceedings against Biogen in relation to the drug Tecfidera.

Strengths

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During the trial, the lawyers were quite savvy about how they presented evidence and were very familiar with all of the details.

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The Bird & Bird team is very responsive, experienced, knowledgeable and commercially minded.

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The law firm has high-quality IP experts on board in many jurisdictions who can handle international matters.

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The team is very knowledgeable and provides clear and detailed analyses and explanations.

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Bird & Bird is knowledgeable and up to date with the latest developments. The law firm has a good track record in litigation and an excellent network.

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Notable Practitioners

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Manon Rieger-Jansen
2
Manon Rieger-Jansen
2
Band 2
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.

She is strategically strong and flexible in her thinking. In addition, she has good commercial awareness.

Manon Rieger-Jansen is always easy to work with, knowledgeable and responsive.

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Marc van Wijngaarden
3
Marc van Wijngaarden
3
Band 3

Marc van Wijngaarden has a strong focus on contentious patent cases, often representing clients from the pharmaceutical industry in infringement and nullity proceedings.

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Tjibbe Douma
3
Tjibbe Douma
3
Band 3

Tjibbe Douma assists clients from the life sciences and technology sectors with patent revocation, opposition and infringement proceedings. He regularly acts on both domestic and cross-border patent litigation, with additional experience before the Unified Patent Court.

We are very satisfied with how he handles our business and appreciate his knowledge, network and sharpness of analysis.

Tjibbe Douma is very sophisticated and well aware of the legal environment. He has the ability to quickly learn about unique topics.

I would happily recommend him to anybody considering patent litigation. He encouraged a good work environment, was savvy in hearings and considered matters beyond the technical details.

Tjibbe Douma is an IP litigation expert who communicates and connects very well with clients.

He was always there when we needed him and took a great interest in our case.

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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
Manon Rieger-Jansen
2
Manon Rieger-Jansen
2
Band 2
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Intellectual Property: Patent
Marc van Wijngaarden
3
Marc van Wijngaarden
3
Band 3
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Tjibbe Douma
3
Tjibbe Douma
3
Band 3
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Members

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Wouter Pors

Head of Department

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

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