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Tim de Klerck

Tim de Klerck

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  • Eindhoven Netherlands
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Tim is a counsel within our Technology and Data team. He has over a decade of experience as an attorney-at-law and has specialized in IP, IT & Data Protection, focusing on the protection of new developments, technology and creations. 

He has extensive experience regarding the legal aspects of Technology, Data (protection), and Intellectual Property matters. As a member of the Tech & Data Team and IP, IT & Privacy Law section, Tim understands the interplay between law and technological or creative innovation like no other. Aware that legal frameworks can lag behind or even hinder progress, he helps businesses maximize their innovations so that the law becomes an enabler rather than a barrier. Tim regularly advises on Tech & Data and Intellectual Property issues as well as related competition and contract law matters. He is highly regarded for his strategic insight and pragmatic approach. Known for his calm perspective and thorough preparation, Tim strives to deliver results by choosing the most effective route to success.

Expertise

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Data & cyber
Information technology
Artificial intelligence
Copyright & media law
Brands & advertising
IP-related competition law

Sectors

Automotive & mobility
Financial institutions & insurance
Manufacturing & industrials
Consumer & retail
Aerospace & defence
Chemicals
Hotels, hospitality & leisure
Business & professional services
Public services & education
Logistics & transport
Technology, media & communications

CV

Since 2025 Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2018-2025 Partner, Van Iersel Luchtman advocaten
2022-2024 Guest Lecturer Intellectual Property, Hanzehogeschool Groningen
2018-2023 Guest Lecturer Big Data, Nyenrode Business University
2013-2018 Attorney-at-law, Bogaerts & Groenen advocaten
2021 Postgraduate Specialisation Programme in Intellectual Property & Litigation, S.K. Martens Academy
2011 LLM, law, Tilburg University
2009 LLB, University Utrecht

Career

Since 2025 Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2018-2025 Partner, Van Iersel Luchtman advocaten
2022-2024 Guest Lecturer Intellectual Property, Hanzehogeschool Groningen
2018-2023 Guest Lecturer Big Data, Nyenrode Business University
2013-2018 Attorney-at-law, Bogaerts & Groenen advocaten

Education

2021 Postgraduate Specialisation Programme in Intellectual Property & Litigation, S.K. Martens Academy
2011 LLM, law, Tilburg University
2009 LLB, University Utrecht

Memberships & Associations

  • Kiwanis Vught 
  • Brainport Techlaw 
  • Vereniging Intellectuele Eigendom Proces Advocaten (VIEPA)
  • ICT Community Den Bosch
  • Vereniging Privacyrecht
  • Vereniging voor Intellectuele Eigendom / AIPPI Nederland
  • Benelux Vereniging voor Merken en Modellenrecht (BMM)
  • Vereniging voor Auteursrecht

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