I am a partner in the Intellectual Property Group based in Amsterdam, with a focus on technology-related matters, in particular patents and trade secrets.
I advise and litigate for clients in among others the life sciences, technology & communications and energy & utilities sectors. I have extensive experience in high-end multi-jurisdictional patent disputes before national courts, at the EPO and in the Unified Patent Court.
I am a UPC representative and am currently representing clients in five cases before the UPC in Europe (which are publicly listed in the UPC register):
- Lead representative for Dexcom as defendant in UPC proceedings against Abbott before the Local Division in The Hague regarding continuous glucose monitoring devices
- Lead representative Dexcom as defendant in UPC proceedings against Abbott before the Nordic Baltic Regional Division in Stockholm regarding continuous glucose monitoring devices
- Representative for Maxeon Solar as claimant in UPC proceedings against AIKO before the Local Division of Dusseldorf regarding solar panels
- Lead representative for BSRP as defendant in UPC proceedings against HL Display before the Local Division in The Hague regarding a product in the retail sector
- Representative for KPN as claimant in UPC proceedings against Oppo before the Local Division in The Hague regarding a SEP case concerning mobile phones
I have acted for both opponents and patentees as co-counsel in EPO opposition proceedings. I have also represented clients in contractual disputes, including contractual litigation involving milestone claims in the life sciences sector and in arbitration proceedings regarding IP warranties.
I regularly advise clients on IP strategy and on technology-driven M&A deals including in the venture technology field.
My work has been recognised by rankings over the past years in Chambers Global & Europe, Legal 500 and in 2020 and 2022 by receiving the Client Choice Award for Intellectual Property - Patents in the Netherlands.