Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for pharmaceutical clients on cross-border patent infringement disputes in and outside of Europe, and also takes on FRAND defences. The practice is led by the ‘very bright’ Ruud van der Velden, who represents pharmaceutical and high-tech clients in patent and trade secret disputes, and ’practical and thoughtful’ Gertjan Kuipers, whose broad practice spans telecoms, life sciences and mechanical patent disputes. Bert Oosting handles patent litigation before the Dutch courts and the EPO and is also sought out for advice on patent prosecution and enforcement.

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Testimonials

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'I would follow Gertjan Kuipers anywhere! Gertjan is exceptionally intelligent and a sharp and gifted litigator. He quickly understands any technology that is the subject of a dispute.'
'Gertjan Kuipers is practical and thoughtful. Ruud van der Velden is fun to work with and very bright.'
'A unique competence and expertise on multi-country approach strategy for IP rights enforcement and in different areas of IP, including national or regional procedures in Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East regarding patent rights, trade secrets misappropriation and business law.'
'Excellent engagement, availability, expertise, efficiency and advice. They were right to the point and so useful for adding value and efficiency!'

Key clients

BMS
Amgen
Meril Lifesciences
Organik Kimya
Merck
OPPO
Solvay
Roche
Probroed
Kindermann
Vivoryon
Zelig Mappa Farmers Ltd.

Work highlights

Represented BMS in multiple patent proceedings relating to its product Eliquis.
Acted for Meril in four patent infringement (and revocation counterclaim) proceedings on the merits against Edwards in relation to transcatheter heart valves.
Represented OPPO in patent infringement proceedings initiated by Philips in relation to two patents that are allegedly standard essential for the UMTS and LTE standards.