Louwers IP Technology Advocaten‘s ’highly skilled and motivated team’ is experienced in design, copyright, trade secrets law, research and development, and technology-driven IP. The practice is co-headed by longstanding expert Ernst-Jan Louwers, who offers particular expertise regarding plant variety rights. A further key IP contact is Jules Wintjes, who also co-leads the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Experienced team, honest and with real good feeling for technology aspects of doing business.'
  • ‘They are really proactive and know how to advise or question me before I have even considered the topic.’
  • ‘Very approachable and always gives feedback on items discussed.'
  • ‘Highly skilled and motivated team that excels in supporting us as a startup dealing with large enterprises and challenging contracts. Their proactivity on contracting, privacy statements and trademarks has been extremely valuable.'
  • ‘Nice, intelligent and professional people knowing what the matter of the case is. Quick response.’
  • 'Sven van Dooren and Ernst-Jan Louwers stand out for their combination of expertise and personal commitment.'

Key clients

  • Coblo B.V.

  • Suncom B.V.

  • Effium B.V.

  • Van Wanrooij

  • Van Halteren Technologies Boxtel B.V.

  • Bald Brewer B.V.

  • Ruby-Toys B.V.

  • Driscoll’s of Europe B.V. and Driscoll’s Inc.

  • CTOUCH Europe B.V.

  • Smart Photonics B.V.

  • Asito b.v.

  • BarbasBellfires B.V.

Work highlights

Acted as a court representative for a client in a highbrow trade secrets litigation, indirectly also affecting the interests of a UK company.
Advised Sorama B.V. in several contractual issues and legal representation in injunction proceedings against a former cooperation partner which included IP rights.
Practice head

Ernst-Jan Louwers; Jules Wintjes

Other key lawyers

Frank Rutgers; Eva van Groezen; Sven van Dooren; Lidian de Weert; Lauren Wendrich