Bas is partner en co-head of our Intellectual Property team in the Netherlands and is widely regarded as one of the most experienced patent litigators in the country. With more than 25 years’ experience advising clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property law, Bas commands particular recognition for his expertise in technically complex patent and technology-based litigation.
Bas has a proven track record advising clients within telecoms, life sciences (including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotech), electronics and high-tech sectors. He acts before national and international courts and has been involved in several high-profile UPC-relevant cases.
Bas is praised for providing strategic insight alongside practical solutions—not only in contentious matters but also regarding licensing strategies, prosecution advice, research & development collaborations and protection of trade secrets or know-how.
Bas serves as an Advisory Board Member of EPLAW (European Patent Lawyers Association) where he actively contributes to shaping best practice within European IP law. He is consistently recommended by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000 and IP Stars; clients value his “extremely thorough” approach.
