Intellectual Property: Patent
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
Contact number
+31 (0)40 262 66 00About
Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
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
Taylor Wessing represents clients in patent infringement and invalidity proceedings. 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 food and beverages sectors.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing defended Van Loon Group in proceedings brought by Friesland Campina and pertaining to an alleged patent infringement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing lawyers are able to grasp complex IP matters quickly and take a pragmatic approach."
"Taylor Wessing lawyers are able to grasp complex IP matters quickly and take a pragmatic approach."
Notable Practitioners
Wim Maas works on standard-essential patent mandates, as well as patent infringement and validity matters.