Tjibbe Douma

Practice Areas

Tjibbe is a partner in the Intellectual Property Group based in Amsterdam, with a focus on technology-related matters, in particular patents and trade secrets.

Tjibbe advises and litigates for clients in the life sciences, technology & communications, energy & utilities and retail and consumer sectors. He has extensive experience in multijurisdictional patent disputes including in those active in both Europe and the US.

Tjibbe has acted for both opponents and patentees as co-counsel in EPO opposition proceedings. Tjibbe also represented clients in contractual disputes, including contractual litigation involving milestone claims in the life sciences sector and in arbitration proceedings regarding IP warranties.

He regularly advises clients on IP strategy and on technology-driven M&A deals including in the venture technology field.

Career

Admitted to the Dutch bar in 2008, joined Bird & Bird as a partner in February 2021

Professional Memberships

EPLAW, AIPPI, VIEPA, LES