Joost Gooyer
- Chemistry
- Trainee Patent Attorney
“Exploration is the engine that drives innovation.”
Joost Gooyer studied at the University of Groningen, Delft University of Technology, and at the University of Amsterdam where he obtained his masters degree in organic and inorganic chemistry in 2014. After his masters, he started his career in the specialty chemicals industry. He has gained R&D experience and acquired knowledge on metalworking fluids for aerospace, automotive, and tube & pipe industries, including synthetics, semi-synthetics, soluble-oils, and drawing fluids. Joost joined V.O. in 2017, because of his broad interest in science and technology, and patent law.
News
No happy ending for a pharmaceutical company in a case involving a Native American tribe
In the case known as Mohawk tribe versus Mylan, the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that patent holders cannot shield themselves from an “inter partes review” of a patent by assigning that patent to a Native American tribe. Ironically enough, this is due to the fact that the decision handed down by the […]Continue reading
Does the new law for the protection of trade secrets offer sufficient protection?
On 9 June, the new law for the protection of trade secrets came into force (based on European Directive 2016/943/EU). On the basis of the law, it is possible to take action against the illegal acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets. If a trade secret is misused, the holder can bring various actions based […]Continue reading
V.O. supports Hartstichting
V.O. has become sponsor of the Hartstichting, the non-profit organisation that raises funds in the battle against cardiovascular disease. Annually, the Hartstichting invests millions of euros in scientific research. The collaboration focuses primarily on advice and information relating to intellectual property law, and making agreements in this regard with researchers.Continue reading