Wim Maas
Wim is a partner and heads our Intellectual Property team and Disputes & investigations team. Wim specializes in complex intellectual property disputes across the Netherlands and Europe. With extensive experience in high-stakes patent litigation, he represents multinational corporations, innovative scale-ups, and technology leaders in sectors including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and engineering. Renowned for his strategic approach and advocacy skills, Wim provides clients with insightful legal guidance in contentious patent matters, including infringement proceedings, validity challenges, and cross-border disputes. His expertise extends to litigation before all divisions of the Unified Patent Court, the Dutch courts, international arbitration tribunals and the European Patent Office, making him a sought-after advisor for clients seeking to protect knowhow and assert their patents rights. Wim has been instrumental in securing landmark decisions in high-profile cases, particularly in the life sciences and telecom industries. His deep technical knowledge and commercial awareness enable him to offer pragmatic solutions tailored to the specific needs of his clients. Expertise Patent litigation and enforcement Cross-border IP disputes Life sciences and pharmaceutical patents Telecommunications and technology patents FRAND disputes Trade secrets and regulatory exclusivity Publications & Speaking Engagements The author of several books and articles on Patent Litigation and Evidence. Speaker at industry conferences on pharmaceutical and telecom patent litigation. Guest lecturer at legal and technical universities on patent enforcement strategies. · Winston Taylor
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Wim Maas is a partner at Winston Taylor in the Netherlands, heading the Intellectual Property team and Disputes & investigations team. He specializes in complex intellectual property disputes, particularly high-stakes patent litigation in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and engineering. His experience includes infringement proceedings, validity challenges, cross-border disputes, and litigation before the Unified Patent Court, Dutch courts, international arbitration tribunals, and the European Patent Office. He also litigates FRAND disputes and advises on trade secrets and regulatory exclusivity. He is the author of books and articles on patent litigation and evidence, a speaker at industry conferences, and a guest lecturer on patent enforcement strategies.