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Taylor Wessing Offices

Amsterdam
    Taylor Wessing
    PARNASSUSWEG 823
    1082 LZ AMSTERDAM
    Netherlands
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    Dr Wim Maas

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    Work Department

    Intellectual Property / Disputes & Investigations

    Position

    Wim is a partner and heads our Intellectual Property team and Disputes & investigations team. Wim specializes in complex intellectual property disputes across the Netherlands and Europe. With extensive experience in high-stakes patent litigation, he represents multinational corporations, innovative scale-ups, and technology leaders in sectors including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and engineering.

    Renowned for his strategic approach and advocacy skills, Wim provides clients with insightful legal guidance in contentious patent matters, including infringement proceedings, validity challenges, and cross-border disputes. His expertise extends to litigation before all divisions of the Unified Patent Court, the Dutch courts, international arbitration tribunals and the European Patent Office, making him a sought-after advisor for clients seeking to protect knowhow and assert their patents rights.

    Wim has been instrumental in securing landmark decisions in high-profile cases, particularly in the life sciences and telecom industries. His deep technical knowledge and commercial awareness enable him to offer pragmatic solutions tailored to the specific needs of his clients.

    Expertise

    • Patent litigation and enforcement
    • Cross-border IP disputes
    • Life sciences and pharmaceutical patents
    • Telecommunications and technology patents
    • FRAND disputes
    • Trade secrets and regulatory exclusivity

    Publications & Speaking Engagements

    • The author of several books and articles on Patent Litigation and Evidence.
    • Speaker at industry conferences on pharmaceutical and telecom patent litigation.
    • Guest lecturer at legal and technical universities on patent enforcement strategies.

    Lawyer Rankings

    Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences

    The team at Taylor Wessing is noted for its expertise in handling UPC issues and infringement actions for clients in the medical device and pharma industries. Regulatory work is another core area of strength for the group. Charlotte Garnitsch is known for her experience in advising on patent infringement proceedings; she co-heads the practice with Eelco Bergsma and Wim Maas. Margot van Gerwen primarily advises pharma companies on trade mark, advertising and copyright issues.

    Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents

    (Leading partners)

    Wim Maas – Taylor Wessing

    The ‘highly intelligent’ practice at Taylor Wessing is well-regarded for its experience handling patent matters for renowned clients across sectors ranging from consumer and retail, tech and life sciences to media and communications. Handling high-value injunctions before the UPC is also an area of expertise. Wim Maas oversees the Benelux team and has expertise in IP seizures as well as the remit of contentious and non-contentious litigation; Charlotte Garnitsch has a patent disputes focus; and Margot van Gerwen offers related regulatory advice. The ‘excellent’ Eelco Bergsma is also a key contact.

    Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights

    Taylor Wessing‘s offering is known for its abilities assisting its clientele in matters spanning brand protection, advertising, copyright, and media issues. Maarten Rijks is based in Eindhoven and is equipped to act for clients in copyright litigation, anti-counterfeiting and contracting matters, amongst other areas. Wim Maas is a commercial litigator with specialisms spanning tech, biotech and pharma. The pair co-lead the cohort and are considered ‘top of the bill IP litigators’ by clients. Margot van Gerwen is a key name in the team.

    Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

    Taylor Wessing is skilled in handling cross-border litigation matters, cooperating with ECIJA and its overseas practice groups to give all-round expertise in other jurisdictions. The team is noted for its focus on assisting technology and manufacturing companies and often works together with its IP team to advise on IP-related disputes. Practice head Wim Maas leads the team from Eindhoven and specialises in both IP and litigation.

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