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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/intellectual-property/

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

3
Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented Moderna in cross-border litigation in relation to opposition proceedings against two patents.

Strengths

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Freshfields provides excellent, pragmatic advice and advocacy.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

Freshfields' team has a really quick response time and handles everything pragmatically. We feel that we are always in the loop.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

Freshfields' lawyers are very responsive and the briefs are always top notch, which makes my work easier.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

I think Freshfields are outstanding in cross-border matters. They are always very creative in making use of their Dutch cross-border capabilities and making them work for the team and the client.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

Freshfields are tuned in to what the client wants. They know how to communicate internally and almost become a colleague. The team make the client feel like they are both on the same side.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Rutger Kleemans
2
Rutger Kleemans
2
Band 2

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

Rutger Kleemans has an in-depth understanding of EU enforcement law. He is very sharp, and from a legal perspective he is perfect.

Rutger Kleemans has a can-do mentality that has resulted in positive decisions that would not have been imaginable at the start of the case.

What distinguishes him is how he communicates. He is very swift in pinpointing the main point of conversations, even in technical matters. I am always amazed by how well he explains issues to clients.

Rutger Kleemans is a quick thinker and is quick on his feet. He is also very good in client interactions. He presents things well and is goal-oriented.

Rutger Kleemans is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

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Jelle Drok
4
Jelle Drok
4
Band 4

Jelle Drok advises clients from the life sciences sector on contentious patent cases, including infringement and nullity proceedings.

Jelle Drok has a technical background. He is good at approaching things systematically and takes things step by step.

Jelle Drok is a very thorough lawyer and a nice person to work with. He is very persuasive in his briefs.

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Intellectual Property: Patent
Rutger Kleemans
2
Rutger Kleemans
2
Band 2
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Jelle Drok
4
Jelle Drok
4
Band 4
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