Patentwerk – Netherlands 2020
JUVE Comment
With only eleven patent attorneys, Patentwerk is the smallest of the major Dutch patent attorney firms. It is known in the market for its patent filing work, but also has a renowned litigator in Bas Langenhuijsen. Dutch law firms often bring him in for disputes over chemical and especially mechanical patents. Patentwerk is less visible in big-ticket litigation for major industrial corporates; it is recommended rather for its work for SMEs and venture capital investors.
Strengths
Patent disputes conducted by patent attorneys regarding mechanical engineering.
European strategy
Outside the Netherlands the firm has no other offices in major patent jurisdictions.
Recommended individuals
Bas Langenhuijsen (“very good litigator, good client approach”, competitor; chemistry, mechanics, process and mechanical engineering)
Team
11 patent attorneys
Specialties
Full service in IP with a stong focus on patents. Mainly patent prosecution. Litigation together with external lawyers. IP for start-ups and VC investors.
Clients
Litigation: no information given. EPO opposition for Coenegrachts Substraat. Patent filing for Cup Out Of The Box, I4F Licensing, KCC Coorparation, Koppert, Radie, The Antenna Company (all public knowledge).
Location
‘s-Hertogenbosch