With a ‘stellar reputation for patent litigation', BarentsKrans is a good choice for contentious matters in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences industries, with further expertise in taking on disputes in the telecoms and high-tech sectors. ’Exceptional patent lawyer’ Jaap Bremer leads the team, specialising in tech patent litigation and also advising on cooperation and distribution agreements. Jarieke Timmerman is also noted for her tech-focused patent litigation practice. The October 2023 arrival Marc Elshof from Dentons, who acts at the intersection of IP, data protection and tech law, further strengthened the practice.
Testimonials
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'Jaap Bremer brings the perfect balance to the table. He is a lawyer who understands the sector and technology, but teams up with expert patent attorneys when needed. He identifies risks and opportunities and is not afraid to share these. A real collaborator.'
'They are very knowledgeable and have great courtroom presence.'
- 'Jaap Bremer is an outstanding IP lawyer and has always achieved excellent results for us. He has always demonstrated the utmost professionalism, dedication and commitment.'
- 'The team has a stellar reputation for patent litigation, particularly in the life sciences sector.'
- 'Jaap Bremer is an exceptional patent lawyer, combining deep legal knowledge with commercial pragmatism.'
Key clients
- Viatris (Mylan)
- Advance Medical Designs
- Pelvitec
- InterDigital
- BlueAlp (Mourik)
- Huisman Equipment
Work highlights
- Represented Viatris (Mylan) in a multi-jurisdictional patent litigation initiated by Novartis with respect to fingolimod, an immunosuppressant drug used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
- Acted for Advance Medical Designs, Leapmed and Pelvitec in patent infringement proceedings initiated by Corbin Clinical Resources.
- Represented Cheesepop in patent and know-how licence litigation against GEHO.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jaap Bremer