The cohort at Bird & Bird is recognised for its capabilities advising on the gamut of patent matters in complex and often cross-jurisdictional contexts and is well-regarded for its ‘combination of drive, quality and focus’. In addition to handling complex patent litigation matters, which make up a large portion of its workload, the team handles a range of advisory work. Therein, the team frequently represents well-known clients across the array of industry sectors in such disputes as licence expiries, injunctions and infringements, before both the Dutch courts and the UPC. Manon Rieger-Jansen helms the offering. Key practitioners include Marc van Wijngaarden who has expertise in the life sciences and chemical industry sectors and is experienced handling UPC cases, as well as ’great’ practitioners Tjibbe Douma and Peter van Gemert, who harness tech specialisms. Carlos Van Staveren has noteworthy experience before the EPO and UPC.
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‘Knowledgeable about Dutch law and experienced before the court at The Hague.’
‘Wouter Pors is responsive and comprehensive.’
‘A strong team with great technical and legal skills that provides a good client service.’
‘Tjibbe Douma and Peter van Gemert are both great.’
‘High-quality people who work well together and enjoy doing so. Their teamwork is exceptional.'
'As compared to other firms, they are very good at having tasks handled at the right level within their organisation. This allows them to provide a high-quality service in an efficient manner.’
‘They combine drive, quality, and focus with just being very nice people to work with. I have worked with Marc van Wijngaarden in the past, and that was a good experience.'
'Hester Borgers and Sabrina Lodder deserve mention.’
Key clients
- Nokia
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Broadcom
- KPN
- Dexcom
- Qualcomm
- Neuraxpharm
- Bicycle Therapeutics
- Neo Materials
- Maxeon Solar Technologies
Work highlights
- Representing Nokia in numerous patent litigation comprising a series of proceedings against ASSIA as well as Oppo related to both implementation and alleged standard-essential patents on complex DSL technology.
- Representing Celltrion in two parallel, closely followed UPC preliminary injunction cases against Novartis and Genentech regarding biosimilar competition concerning Xolair.
- Representing Dexcom in two UPC proceedings against Abbott regarding its Continuous Glucose Monitoring device.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tjibbe Douma
Marc van Wijngaarden
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Peter van Gemert
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Carlos van Staveren
Practice head
Manon Rieger-Jansen
Other key lawyers
Wouter Pors; Tjibbe Douma; Peter van Gemert; Marc van Wijngaarden; Hester Borgers; Sabrina Lodder; Carlos van Staveren