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Intellectual Property: Patent

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is well known for representing both claimants and defendants in patent infringement and nullity proceedings, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical sector. With its broad international network, the practice is additionally well equipped to assist clients with UPC litigation. The team also works alongside the law firm's corporate department to advise on the intellectual property aspects of M&A transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented Kodak in three patent infringement proceedings against Fujifilm before the UPC.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields is very experienced and excellent at working on complex patent cases.

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  • The team is known for its proactive and solution-oriented approach, consistently delivering results with a positive attitude.

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  • The Freshfields team is very responsive to client requests and communicates in a clear and direct way.

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  • Freshfields jumped on the matter very quickly, with extreme commitment at short notice. The team's ability to adapt at short notice to unforeseen and quite big changes is the most impressive thing.

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  • Freshfields shows no fear in walking new paths and testing new ideas, driving innovation in its strategies and solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rutger Kleemans
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    Rutger Kleemans

    Rutger Kleemans acts for pharmaceutical sector clients on patent infringement and nullity cases, with significant experience advising on UPC litigation.

    • Rutger Kleemans offers a good balance of legal and business knowledge.

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    • Rutger Kleemans is an excellent patent litigator who provides top-class strategic advice.

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    • Rutger Kleemans is very client-friendly, quick on his feet in court and able to quickly filter information.

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    • Rutger Kleemans knows how to put his points across and is insightful. He is focused on the important, minute technical details and can put them together in a coherent story or argument.

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    • Rutger Kleemans stands out as a very eloquent and experienced patent litigator, bringing exceptional expertise and insight to complex cases.

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