Aleidus van 't Hof PhD - Arnold & Siedsma

Specialism

Chemistry, Materials, Pharmacy, Polymer Technology, Printing systems, Process technology, Thermodynamics

Profile

Aleidus is a Dutch and European patent attorney. He studied chemical engineering and then carried out a PhD project in physical chemistry. After completing his PhD, he worked for several years in the R&D department of Océ-Technologies B.V., now Canon Production Printing, in the field of ink development for various inkjet printer applications. There, he gained experience with the complex interplay of factors involved in the development of new products and applications, the protection of technical innovations, and the timely introduction of products to the market. As a result, Aleidus not only possesses strong chemical and process-technology expertise and knowledge of intellectual property protection, but he also knows the business world from the inside. From that basis, he is happy to think along with clients about how they can protect their knowledge and inventions, but also how they can continue without unnecessary obstacles with what is probably most important to them: bringing their products and processes to the market.

Aleidus values clear and thorough advice, driven by the realisation that clients do not need a legal discourse full of caveats, but simply want to know what the best course of action is, and to be able to rely completely on the expertise of their patent attorney.

In recent years, Aleidus has gained experience in drafting patent applications, defending applications in various jurisdictions, supporting patent-related litigation, handling oppositions, preparing infringement and freedom-to-operate opinions, and drafting NDAs. He has done so for startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large companies in the food, pharmaceutical, waste-processing, chemical and process industries. Aleidus is also jointly responsible for the A&S Japan Desk.