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Kilburn & Strode

Netherlands

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Overview

Kilburn & Strode is a top-tier patent and trade mark attorney firm. Unlike some of its rivals, the firm remains dedicated to the business of IP protection and portfolio management. The firm has expanded its team in the Netherlands and the liaison office in California, United States. 

Its patent attorneys are respected for their drafting work and skill in IP office proceedings. The firm's technical coverage is broad, but market commentators pick out electronics, life sciences, chemistry, and engineering as strong practice areas.  

Notable patent practitioners: Rike Dekker, Frodo Ferro and Barbara Durling.  

Notable trademark practitioners: Claudia Festen.  

Testimonial

2025

"Truly committed, warm people. [They] go the extra mile."

"[They have] short communication lines: a single person as contact for all matters, filing, prosecution, and billing."

Patent

The firm represented Amber Implants in patent strategy and filing activity to achieve series funding. It also acted for Vibropac in automotive litigation with cross-border dimensions. IP strategy and prosecution were completed for the aeronautical and software sectors. 

Trade mark

Highlights include clearance searches and strategic filing advice for an entertainment provider. It also relayed strategic advice and coordinated cross-border litigation for the biotechnology sector. Counter- cancellation actions based on invalidity bad faith and non-use revocation also featured.