Simmons & Simmons

Bas is advocaat and the national head of the IP practice in The Netherlands. For more than 25 years, Bas’ practice covers the full range of intellectual property activities with a focus on patent and technology based litigation.

Bas and his team have a particular expertise in the life sciences sector, handling matters regarding medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotech, and in the TMT sector, acting in matters regarding electronics, telecoms and software. Described by clients as "business-oriented, responsive and proactive", Bas acts before national and international courts, as well as the Dutch and European Patent Offices. As advocaat he has been involved in all aspects of litigation, as well as other IP related issues such as licensing, prosecution strategy, negotiation of research and development agreements and the protection of trade secrets and know-how.

Bas is Advisory Board Member of EPLAW, the European Patent Lawyer’s Association.

Bas is a registered representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which became operational on 1 June 2023.