The group at Brinkhof is well-placed to handle the remit of complex and high-value matters for its portfolio of well-known clients in both domestic and international contexts. It is noted that the team’s ‘desire to win is exceptional’. Its workload involves acting for clients in complex and high-stakes patent litigation work before both the UPC and the Dutch courts. Richard Ebbink handles disputes ranging from those regarding infringement and validity, to those involving patent enforcement; Mark van Gardingen is experienced acting for high-profile clients in the variety of disputes; and Daan de Lange has expertise in life sciences and FRAND-related litigation cases in particular. The three oversee the practice alongside Koen Bijvank who ’deserves all the accolades that he receives’, Jan Pot who has particular aptitude handling tech-related litigation, and Rien Broekstra who has experience acting before the UPC and the Dutch courts. Paul Marcelis is a key contact.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
'A sounding board for us.’
‘Daan de Lange stands out for his thinking outside of the box.’
‘In a country where there is an abundance of great patent lawyers, Brinkhof stand out as excellent. Their desire to win is exceptional.'
'I would want them on my side every time.’
‘Mark van Gardingen is probably the leading patent lawyer in the Netherlands.'
'Daan de Lange is very strong.'
'Koen Bijvank deserves all the accolades that he receives.'
'Rik Lambers is good to work with.’
Clients clés
- Accord Healthcare
- Agfa
- Alcon
- Alvotech
- Amgen
- Amycel
- Ballino
- Becton Dickinson
- Belmoca
- Boston Scientific
Points forts
- Representing Amgen in several high-profile and internationally significant UPC and EPO proceedings against Sanofi and Regeneron regarding PCSK9 antibodies, a new type of medicine for lowering cholesterol in the blood based on monoclonal antibody technology.
- Representing OPPO in multi-jurisdictional patent disputes with a multitude of proprietors of standard essential patents, including Sisvel, Nokia, Panasonic and several others.
- Acting for the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in connection with its discovery and development of the ground-breaking CRISPR technology for genome editing, including representing our client in matters related to its significant European CRISPR patent portfolio and other patents.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Paul Marcelis
Responsable de la pratique
Richard Ebbink; Mark van Gardingen; Daan de Lange; Koen Bijvank; Jan Pot; Rien Broekstra
Autres avocats clés
Rik Lambers; Paul Marcelis; Alexander de Leeuw; Barbara Mooij