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    Olivier ter Brake

    European patent attorney | Partner | UPC Litigator

    Specialty

    Patents

    Work field

    Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Genetics/ Genetic modifcation and profiling, Gene and cell therapies, Vaccines, Biotechnology, Biologicals / Antibodies, Bioprocess technology / Manufacturing, Virology

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    Location

    Utrecht

    Languages

    Dutch, English

    Employed at AOMB since

    2021

    I started out as a scientist, working on gene therapy in neuroscience and virology for a decade. Along the way, I became an inventor myself, which led me straight into the world of patents. That’s where I discovered my current passion: helping innovators protect their breakthroughs.

    My career began at a Dutch IP firm, but I wanted a broader perspective. I worked in both small and large biopharma companies, gaining firsthand experience in how pharma operates. From the inside, as external counsel, and from an investor’s standpoint. I also spent time at a major law firm before returning to the role that fits me best: patent attorney at a boutique patent firm.

    Since 2021, I’ve been part of AOMB as a European Patent Attorney. My expertise covers biologics, gene and cell therapy, DNA/RNA technology, antibodies, neuroscience, and cancer research. I take a direct, results-driven approach to IP strategy, guiding startups through the complex challenges of patents, due diligence, disclosure, contracts, and regulatory hurdles.

    I thrive at the intersection of science, business, and law. Turning obstacles into opportunities. Whether it’s a high-stakes investment, an FTO challenge, or a complex patent strategy, I help my clients cut through the noise and make the right moves.

    If you need straightforward counsel from a trusted advisor that cuts through the complexity, let’s talk.

     

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    Education

    Medicine (PhD)

    University of Amsterdam 2007

    Chemistry

    University of Amsterdam 1999

     

     

    Relevant work experience

    Senior Patent Attorney

    Genmab 2020-2021

    European Patent Attorney

    DLA Piper 2018-2019

    Director Intellectual Property

    uniQure 2016-2018

    European Patent Attorney

    EP&C 2009-2016

    Scientist

    AMC Medical Research B.V. 2003-2008

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