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Our Intellectual Property group is one of the most highly respected around the world. Our IP practice is a market leader providing IP advice to clients across a broad spectrum of sectors including pharmaceuticals and technology, consumer goods, fashion and -media. We have over 200 IP lawyers across the world and 12 in The Netherlands spread over 2 offices, Amsterdam and Eindhoven.

We are a highly experienced team, handling contentious and non-contentious patent matters, serving knowledge-based and technology-rich businesses across all the technology and industry sectors, especially in Life Sciences and Hi-Tech (electronics / software / telecoms). Due to the strength and depth of our expertise, Taylor Wessing has an outstanding reputation in the field of IP in general and patent litigation in particular. Since we have an extensive network of international offices that covers Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are able to provide our IP advice and expertise on a global basis.


Our key areas of expertise include:

  • Trademarks and designs
  • False advertising and unfair competition
  • Patents and innovation
  • Copyright and media



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing represents clients in patent infringement and invalidity proceedings, both before Dutch courts and the Unified Patent Court. The law firm also has experience advising on standard-essential patents. The team acts for a number of clients from the technology, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and consumer goods sectors. Taylor Wessing has additional skill in advising on trade mark, copyright and unfair competition matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing represented Pfizer in two patent infringement proceedings brought by Moderna in relation to a COVID-19 vaccine.

Strengths

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Taylor Wessing's strengths are their analytical approach, on-point advice and experienced negotiators. The team provides positive outcomes that exceed our expectations.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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I appreciate how well Taylor Wessing keep me informed.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

I am very happy with Taylor Wessing's service because they always respond quickly. What I appreciate is that the team advise on what the law says and, on top of that, also bring solutions.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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Taylor Wessing provide very clear explanations and have a friendly approach.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
Global

Taylor Wessing's team are always clear, quick and really proactive. They really think ahead.

Intellectual Property: Patent respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Wim Maas
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Wim Maas
4
Band 4

Wim Maas works on standard-essential patent mandates, as well as patent infringement and validity matters for technology, life sciences and manufacturing companies. He is particularly sought out to assist with litigation before the UPC.

I think it is his creativity that stands out. He looks for opportunities and different ways to attack.

Wim Maas is an amazing lawyer.

Wim Maas is very easy to work with. He has a lot of experience in the subject matter and therefore we feel very comfortable with him.

Wim Maas is an innovative strategist who can effectively execute his strategies in the courtroom. I trust and respect him and look forward to continuing to work with him.

Wim Maas is very smart, diligent and thoughtful. He has a creative approach to complex matters and a calming and intelligent manner in court.

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Wim Maas
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Wim Maas
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