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Netherlands
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Mr Jaap Bremer

Work Department
Litigation / IP & technology
Position
Jaap’s practice focuses on Intellectual Property litigation, in particular with respect to patents, trademarks and advertising. Jaap has extensive experience in infringement and invalidity litigation, as well as in parallel import, anti-counterfeiting and customs enforcement matters, particularly for clients in the pharma & life sciences, food & beverage and consumer products industries. He also regularly advises clients in non-contentious matters, including negotiation and drafting of licence and coexistence agreements.
Career
Jaap started his career in 2001 at Simmons & Simmons. He joined BarentsKrans in 2008, where he became partner in 2016.
Languages
Dutch, English (fluent) and German (working knowledge)
Memberships
Member of Editorial Board EPLAW Patent Blog / Active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) / Member of various professional associations, including EPLAW, PTMG, LES, BMM, VFenR and VvRr
Education
University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit), law degree, 2000 / King’s College (London), LL.M. in Intellectual Property, 2001.
Lawyer Rankings
Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights
BarentsKrans covers a full range of contentious and non-contentious trade mark, copyright and design right matters, complemented by expertise in advertising, unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting actions. Jaap Bremer heads the IP and technology practice and is considered a ‘top expert in software related IP matters‘, and IP and technology specialist Marleen Van Den Horst litigates multi-jurisdictional IP cases in addition to assisting clients in negotiating and drafting IP agreements. The firm is a partner with the start-up/spin off initiative Yes!Delft of Delft University and is also a member of Pro Bono Connect.
Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents
(Next Generation Partners)Based in The Hague, BarentsKrans undertakes complex litigation in addition to transactional work such as cross-border licences and joint development agreements. It also routinely assists clients with strategies to protect its key patents. Its deep knowledge of the pharma, life sciences, technology and agri-food sectors, includes mechanical engineering, electronics, telecoms and biotech. Clients also highlight an appreciation for the firm’s transparency and ‘excellent value‘ on the billing front. Jaap Bremer heads the IP and technology work, while Marleen Van Den Horst heads the healthcare and life sciences industry group. Both are highly rated talents for complex patent litigation and advisory work.
Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences
(Next Generation Partners)Lawyer Rankings
- Next Generation Partners - Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences
- Next Generation Partners - Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents
- Intellectual property: Patents - Netherlands
- Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights - Netherlands
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences
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- Intellectual property: Patents
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights
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