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

https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/working-globally/europe/netherlands/

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

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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

  • 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.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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The team is known for its proactive and solution-oriented approach, consistently delivering results with a positive attitude.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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The Freshfields team is very responsive to client requests and communicates in a clear and direct way.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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Freshfields shows no fear in walking new paths and testing new ideas, driving innovation in its strategies and solutions.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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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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Notable Practitioners

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Rutger Kleemans
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Rutger Kleemans
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Band 1

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

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

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

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

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

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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Jelle Drok
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Jelle Drok
4
Band 4

Jelle Drok advises clients from the life sciences and technology sectors on contentious patent cases, including PI and enforcement proceedings.

Jelle Drok is a very clever lawyer who understands technically complex cases.

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