‘We approach problems with a pragmatic and positive attitude’

Hein van den Heuvel, Founding Partner, Dutch and European Patent Attorney

‘We approach problems with a pragmatic and positive attitude’

Hein van den Heuvel, Founding Partner, Dutch and European Patent Attorney

Hein van den Heuvel Msc

Hein founded Patentwerk in 1998. The mission then was – and still is – to provide a high level of service in a friendly manner and, in so doing, to put the interests of the client first and foremost.

‘I am proud of the many clients which have and still do put their trust in Patentwerk and of the solid reputation we have been able to build in a few decades.

Patentwerk is a professional, structured organisation where all employees maintain direct contact with clients.

During my work as Patent Attorney, I have become acquainted with many interesting people around the world, which has resulted in an international network of experts with whom we often maintain pleasant relationships.’

The expertises of Hein

His practice is specifically focused on production machines in various sectors, such as the manufacture of chips, the meat processing industry, the foodstuffs industry, and agricultural mechanisation. In addition, Hein has extensive experience in the development of IP strategy, assistance in national and international patent conflicts, valuation of patent portfolios, and the conduct of opposition and appeal proceedings for the European Patent Office.

More about Hein

  • Employed

    Founded Patentwerk in 1998

    Founded Patentwerk in 1998

  • Education

    Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering & M...

    Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering & Management Science at Eindhoven University of Technology; professional training for Dutch and European Patent Attorney.

  • Relevant work experience

    After his term of service in the Royal Netherlands Navy, ...

    After his term of service in the Royal Netherlands Navy, Hein worked at Philips Lighting for several years. He has been working as a Patent Attorney since 1992, he was registered as a Dutch Patent Attorney in 1995, and in 1996 he was qualified as a European Patent Attorney. In 1998, Hein founded Patentwerk.

  • Other activities

    Deputy member of the Supervisory Board of the Netherlands...

    Deputy member of the Supervisory Board of the Netherlands Institute of Patent Attorneys

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