Managing partner Benoît Strowel on the latest promotions: “It is with pride and joy that we announce the appointment of Michiel and Ivan as partners and of Carina and Tim as counsel. Since joining us, all four have had a tremendous impact on the overall growth of the firm and to our leadership as a premier IP boutique firm in Europe. Congratulations to Michiel, Ivan, Carina and Tim!”
- Michiel de Baat, Partner, Amsterdam. Michiel de Baat is a European, Dutch and Belgian Patent Attorney. His practice focuses on the mechanical engineering, medical devices, agriculture and horticulture, (offshore) oil and automotive sectors.
- Ivan Dimitrov, Partner, Düsseldorf. Ivan Dimitrov advises and represents national and international clients in the field of intellectual property law, with a particular focus on trademarks, competition law and trade secrets. He has extensive experience in the life science, consumer electronics and consumer goods sectors, amongst others.
- Carina Höfer, Counsel, Düsseldorf. Carina Höfer advises and represents national and international clients in national and cross-border patent infringement proceedings and participates in parallel opposition and nullity proceedings before the European Patent Office and the German Federal Patent Court. Carina also regularly advises on standard-essential patents at the interface with antitrust law (FRAND).
- Tim Robrechts, Counsel, Brussels. Tim’s practice covers all areas of IP law, including trade secrets, unfair trade practices and customs seizures. He has a particular focus on patent litigation.