Taylor Wessing in the Netherlands is recommended for IP disputes, particularly patent disputes.
Notable patent practitioners: Eelco Bergsma, Charlotte Garnitsch, David Mulder, Geert Theuws and Wim Maas.
Notable lawyers: Maarten Rijks.
2025
"[We use their] service for infringement analysis. [They] always [give] quick advice, including very specific directions that we can follow through to avoid infringement."
"Timely and clear communication. Good, practical advice and affordable."
"Pragmatic, fast, and goal-oriented [team]."
Maarten Rijks
"We trust Maarten Rijks and appreciate his expertise and skills."
The practice represented Pfizer against Moderna in two infringement actions before the District Court of The Hague and EPO. It also acted for Abbott before the UPC, with PI proceedings before the Local Division of The Hague.
The soft team assisted Van Haren in litigation before the Benelux Court of Justice in a landmark case on slavish imitation. Filing and clearance work were finalised for the retail and online marketplace sectors.
Assorted highlights included technology transfer, R&D and PaaS licensing for DataPrime Holding B.V.