Houthoff‘s practice is well-equipped to assist its clients with complex IP litigation. At the helm is Thomas de Weerd who has capabilities handling the remit of IP matters from trade secrets to non-contentious licensing and transactional matters, especially in outsourcing, data protection, and IT contexts. Agritech specialist Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis is considered a ’preeminent expert’ in litigation by clients. Thijs van Aerde departed in 2024.
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  • 'Renowned for their unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, this esteemed firm continues to exceed expectations. With a team of highly skilled attorneys possessing an in-depth understanding of IP, Houthoff offers a level of proficiency that is truly exceptional.'

  • ‘An excellent team which has a broad IP offering. We have been working with this team for many years.’

  • ‘Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis is a very smart lawyer - excellent at strategy and handling projects.'

  • ‘Houthoff is a wise choice of team for its professionalism, considerable experience and extensive knowledge in various areas of law. The lawyers are proactive and provide excellent service. It is a pleasure to work with them.'

  • ‘Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis is an agritech patent expert. Fleur is an experienced patent litigator and a preeminent expert in litigating cases concerning national and community plant variety rights. She has excellent procedural knowledge and is strategist in litigation relating to national and community plant variety rights.'

  • 'Fleur is a lawyer with outstanding motivation and dedication to the case at hand. She has impressive ideas and finds excellent solutions. She is responsive, readily available, and pleasant to work with.’

Kernmandanten

  • HP
  • Dell
  • Dummen Orange
  • Netherlands Vehicle Authority
  • Nexperia
  • VolkerRail
  • Novartis
  • Omnis Power

Highlight-Mandate

  • Representing the client in patent litigation before the Dutch Supreme Court against the American multinational pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS).
  • Representing the client in a patent and trade secret dispute at the Court of North Netherlands, division Leeuwarden.
  • Representing the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company Novartis in patent litigation before the Dutch Supreme Court against against Pharmathen, a leading complex drug delivery and formulation developer.

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Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Thomas de Weerd

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis