Michiel de Baat
A forward thinker who provides timely advice tailored around a fine understanding of your commercial aims. He is excellent value, too.
IAM Patent 1000
PartnerPatent Attorney
Michiel de Baat is a European, Dutch and Belgian Patent Attorney. He joined the firm in 2013 and brings 20 years of experience as a patent attorney. Michiel’s practice focuses on mechanical and electrical engineering, including glass coatings, medical devices, horticulture, automotive and greentech.
In addition to the drafting of patents, he prosecutes patents at the different official patent bodies. His experience at the European Patent Office (EPO) includes many Oppositions and Oppositions in Appeal. Michiel regularly represents clients in Dutch, Belgian and UPC patent infringement proceedings and he has experience in managing and coordinating US (ITC, DC, PTAB) and Japanese (Tokyo High Court) patent infringement and validity cases.
Michiel has an eye for detail, especially the commercial aspects of inventions, and consistently strives to obtain the best results for his clients.
Before joining HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER, Michiel worked for over ten years at several patent firms in The Netherlands and Belgium.
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REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Account manager of several portfolios of 100+ European patent applications and including several European Oppositions
- US (ITC, District Court, PTAB) and Japanese patent cases (infringement & validity)
- ASML v. Nikon: Technical support for ASML with respect to alleged infringement of several immersion lithography patents (2016-2019).
- Seizure and counterfeiting. Michiel is a registered court expert and conducted several seizures
- Several Oppositions at (the Boards of Appeal of) the EPO
- SECRID: patent portfolio management and patent enforcement
- Orbisk: representation at UPC and EPO
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- “Introduction to IP & Patent law ”, guest lecturer at the VUB, University Brussel
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Institute of Professional Representatives Before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- Dutch Patent Attorney Association
- Association of Corporate Growth (ACG)
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
- “David Owen and Michiel de Baat are excellent patent litigators.” IAM Patent 1000 2024
- De Baat produces “subtle, smart work and is strategically very intelligent and a formidable opponent”. IAM Patent 1000 2019
- “Provides excellent value due to his top-notch technical and strategic skills.” IAM Patent 1000 2017
- “A forward thinker who provides timely advice tailored around a fine understanding of your commercial aims. He is excellent value, too.”IAM Patent 1000 2016
- “Head and shoulders above the rest.” IAM Patent 1000 2014
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Education
Exam for Accredited Belgian Patent Agents (2006)
European Qualifying Examination for European patent attorneys (2005)
Qualifying examination for Dutch patent Attorneys (2004)
Leiden University, law (2000)
Leiden University, physics (1999)