La Gro‘s patents practice is co-chaired by Benjamin Niemeijer, a seasoned litigator with deep expertise in patent disputes and strategic advisory work within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Fellow co-head and litigator Marleen van den Horst is renowned for handling cross-border disputes spanning the life sciences, telecoms, engineering, and chemistry sectors, with particular strength in UPC proceedings and FRAND licensing matters. Iris Arts provides key support to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dedicated, quick and honest.’
- ‘Marleen van den Horst stands out.'
- ‘They are very friendly, highly qualified and explain issues thoroughly.’
- 'High quality work, proactive approach, keeping an eye on the interests of the client.'
- 'Very focused on the case and know in detail what the case is about.'
Key clients
- Oldelft Ultrasound
- Stada Arzneimittel AG
- Adalvo
- Rollepaal (RPF)
- Amgen
- FocusCare
- OrthoApnea
- Insud Pharma
- InterDigital
- Leiden University Medical Center
- T. Stolze Installatietechniek
- Vivisol B
Work highlights
Representing OrthoApnea and Vivisol B in infringement proceedings initiated by JNelissen before the UPC, Brussels Local Division to enforce his patent EP 2 331 036 (medical device).
Representing Amgen, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies, as lead counsel in complex patent litigation in the Netherlands relating to its blockbuster biosimilar to aflibercept, used in the treatment of serious eye diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Successfully initiated final relief patent proceedings for Insud Pharma against Galenicum Health S.L.U. to invalidate its pharmaceutical patent EP 3 102 187.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Benjamin Niemeijer; Marleen van den Horst
Other key lawyers
Iris Arts