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UK, Irish, Dutch, and European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative
European and Dutch Trade Mark Attorney
European Patent Litigation Certificate (CEIPI, Université de Strasbourg)
MSc Physics, University of Utrecht (NL)
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Joeri is a Galway and London based Irish, UK, Dutch, and European patent attorney with more than 20 years of experience in supporting his clients’ IP needs with high quality drafting, prosecution and opposition work and sound commercial and strategic advice. He has helped many clients to use their patent portfolio for the benefit of their business or to strategically move around the competition’s IP. Joeri spent a considerable part of his career in-house at a large and innovative multinational corporation, where he developed a deep love for combine harvesters and other agricultural technology.
Joeri's technical background lies in the field of experimental sub-atomic physics and his daily practice covers a broad range of physics, mechanical engineering and control software. Amongst all the different technologies he has been extensively involved in are optical recording, medical devices, agricultural equipment, consumer electronics, and automotive. He regularly represents clients in opposition and appeal procedures at the EPO and in various proceedings at the UPC. In the European patent community, he is best known for his claim drafting courses and his activities as a tutor for the European Qualification Exam for aspiring patent attorneys.
06.07.2026
IP and Innovation at the 2026 FIFA World CupBehind every split-second decision on the pitch sits a web of rights, licences and protected technology.
03.06.2025
Navigating and Enforcing Patent Protection in the Space IndustryIn recent years, the space industry has undergone significant innovation and commercialization. What was once a domain reserved for government agencies traditionally restricted by extremely high costs and resource demands has rapidly evolved into a growing sector where private companies are pioneering new technologies and commercial ventures. This surge in activity has made space technology not only a symbol of scientific progress but also a key driver of economic growth and competitiveness across the world.
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