Chambers Review
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, including around 3D marks. 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 represented Tata Steel in long-running patent opposition proceedings against ArcelorMittal.
Strengths
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A commentator enthuses: "The lawyers at Brinkhof are top of the Dutch market for patent cases because they combine legal knowledge with technical knowledge."
Another interviewee believes that "Brinkhof is top in the Netherlands, both in terms of size and number of cases."
One client remarks that "the lawyers are bold in making business decisions and we have confidence in their work."
A commentator enthuses: "The lawyers at Brinkhof are top of the Dutch market for patent cases because they combine legal knowledge with technical knowledge."
Another interviewee believes that "Brinkhof is top in the Netherlands, both in terms of size and number of cases."
One client remarks that "the lawyers are bold in making business decisions and we have confidence in their work."
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.
"He is a really good strategist and is really committed to the case."
"He likes to go and explore every angle."
"He is a strategic thinker due to his great experience."
The highly esteemed Mark Van Gardingen frequently represents generic pharmaceutical companies and technology companies in patent revocation and opposition proceedings.
"He is empathetic, social, fast and intellectually sharp."
"Mark Van Gardingen is one of the top lawyers in the Dutch market, he pleads cases very convincingly."
Gregor Vos is well known for advising clients on trade mark disputes, including those involving 3D marks. Gregor Vos is particularly popular with clients from the fashion and technology sectors.
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.
"It is easy to communicate with him, and as the patent law is developing he always gives us predictions on the trends."
"He has a bright mind, is easy to work with and also really digs into the matter."
Jan Pot represents clients in patent infringement and opposition proceedings. He has notable experience advising clients on patent litigation strategy.
"Jan Pot is knowledgeable, aware of the powers in the market, and understands what are the interests at stake."
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