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Jetze Beeksma

Jetze Beeksma

  • Life Sciences
  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney
  • Partner

Jetze Beeksma studied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology and Law at the University of Groningen. During his studies he did an internship at a law firm in Amsterdam, where the scope of protection of DNA patents was the central theme. Jetze also worked in the IP department of an international law firm in Amsterdam.

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Jetze advises on patent matters in the field of life sciences. His work includes the drafting, and worldwide prosecution, of patent applications relating to biotechnological inventions. He further assesses validity, scope of protection and infringement of patents, and advises in contentious patent proceedings.

In addition, he has a keen interest in the European implications arising from the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing, which requires innovative life science companies to fulfill certain due diligence obligations during research and product development.

Working experience

  • Patent attorney, V.O. (2014-present)

Education

  • MSc in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Groningen (cum laude)
  • LLM in Law, University of Groningen, University of Groningen (cum laude)

Directories

  • Recommended individual (JUVE Patent 2020, 2021, 2022)
  • “He is doing a great job on the originator side” (JUVE Patent 2022)
  • Ranked as ‘Rising Star’ (IP Stars, 2020, 2021, 2022)
  • “Very good in pharmaceuticals, definitely a younger patent attorney to have an eye on in the future” (JUVE Patent 2020)

Languages

  • Dutch
  • English

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Events

NWO Biophysics 2023

Hotel NH Conference Centre Koningshof, Locht, Veldhoven, Netherlands

NWO Biophysics is the annual Dutch conference on physics of life. The conference presents an exciting programme covering a broad range of scientific topics varying from microscopy and cell biology to biomedical engineering. It is the very heart of Dutch research groups in these fields of expertise, creating a place to explore, push boundaries and celebrate interdisciplinary science together.

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Patent conference 2023

Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna, Rennweg, Vienna, Austria

An event about current developments in the patent system.

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