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La Gro

Intellectual Property: Patent

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

La Gro offers a broad contentious and non-contentious patent practice, regularly representing pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. The law firm often acts for clients before both Dutch courts and the UPC on patent infringement and invalidity proceedings. The team has further experience advising on product launch strategies and IP licensing matters. La Gro complements its patent practice with the handling of soft IP protection and registration issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • La Gro represented OrthoApnea and Vivisol B in patent infringement proceedings launched before the Brussels Local Division of the UPC.

Strengths

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  • La Gro will go that extra length to break matters down into smaller problems, making it easier to find a solution.

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  • La Gro's command of IP issues, case law and our sector places it in the best position to handle patent cases in our field.

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  • La Gro understands what our commercial interests are very well and can match this well with the legal aspects.

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  • The lawyers are hands-on, knowledgeable and really good at keeping to deadlines. They are already adding value to our business.

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  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes La Gro is its deep specialisation in IP protection combined with a strategic, growth-oriented approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marleen van den Horst
    Marleen van den Horst

    Marleen van den Horst

    Marleen van den Horst is particularly popular with clients from the pharmaceutical industry for advice on the IP aspects of product launches, as well as patent infringement and invalidity actions. In addition, she represents clients in patent enforcement proceedings.

    • Marleen van den Horst understands the industry, her clients and the IP landscape. She has the best command of all IP issues that need to be considered when handling our complex cases.

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    • Marleen van den Horst is an excellent lawyer with much experience.

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    • She is very approachable and knows how to pinpoint to us what exactly needs to be done and how.

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    • Marleen always attends to her cases in a timely and effective manner.

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    • Marleen's command of IP matters in the Netherlands is outstanding. You know you are in good hands and that there will be no loose ends in how your case is being handled.

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