Martijn Timmermans obtained both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology, where he majored in control and precision mechanics.
With expertise in a wide range of technological topics, he advises clients in many technical fields, including consumer goods, medical devices, oil and gas well equipment, and beverage dispensers. He is also involved in computer-implemented inventions. As a patent attorney, Martijn is mainly involved in drafting and prosecuting European patent applications, as well as opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office. He also advises clients in national and international patent infringement proceedings.
In his capacity as European Patent Litigator, Martijn is allowed to act as UPC representative.
Working experience
Patent Attorney V.O. (Sep 2020)
Education
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (2017).
Professional & Community Activities
member of AIPPI Netherlands
member of FICPI
member of EPLIT
member of Young Members Advisory Committee (YAC) of AIPPI (2021 – 2025)
member of the Vocational Information Committee of The Netherlands Institute of Patent Attorneys (2022 – 2025)
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