Intellectual Property: Patent
Netherlands
10 years ranked
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Ruud van der Velden
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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Ruud van der Velden has almost 20 years’ experience in cross-border patent litigation. He litigates before all Courts in the Netherlands, the EPO and the Unified Patent Court. He represents companies in all technological fields, with a particular focus on the high tech and life sciences industries and he has an excellent track record in complicated cases.
Besides litigation, Ruud also works with clients on their patent and trade secret protection strategies. He regularly lectures and publishes on patent and trade secret topics. He received the Dutch AIPPI award for his publication on obtaining evidence of patent infringement.
Ruud received the Managing IP ‘Patent Practitioner of the Year’ Award for the Netherlands in 2024. He is also the recipient of the Gold Hourglass Award and two Client Choice Awards and he is recommended by all legal directories.
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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Ruud van der Velden acts for clients from the chemical and pharmaceutical industries on patent revocation and infringement proceedings. He is additionally skilled at matters pertaining to trade secrets and plant variety rights.
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Ruud van der Velden's technical legal skills are excellent. He understands cross-border patent litigation challenges and the needs of his clients very well.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Global GuideRuud van der Velden is a skilled and experienced lawyer.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Global GuideHe works very efficiently, provides timely feedback and always gives us a clear and good understanding of what to expect.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Global GuideHis strategies are very realistic and efficient in reaching the target.
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