Dutch IP and litigation Attorney

Ewout van Waasbergen is an attorney-at-law at MAAK Advocaten in Amsterdam and operates at the intersection of intellectual property law, commercial contract law, and litigation under Dutch law. He represents both Dutch and international companies active in the manufacturing and technology industries, and has extensive experience in drafting, interpreting and enforcing commercial contracts and licence agreements, as well as in handling complex disputes.

Ewout litigates before the Dutch courts in summary proceedings, civil actions, and arbitration, including cases concerning intellectual property infringements, misuse of trade secrets, product liability, and distribution disputes. His practice focuses both on the strategic prevention of conflicts and on effective litigation when escalation cannot be avoided.

Within the field of intellectual property law, Ewout assists companies in the protection, exploitation, and enforcement of patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets. He also advises on licensing structures, R&D collaborations, and the legal challenges arising from the integration of software, hardware, and artificial intelligence (AI) — including issues of algorithm ownership, data protection, interoperability, and liability in autonomous systems.

Ewout supports parties across the entire industrial supply chain – from manufacturers, importers and distributors to technology developers, online platforms, fulfilment providers and resellers – in structuring innovation, production, and market access in accordance with Dutch and EU law. He combines a deep understanding of the manufacturing sector with a keen eye for commercial interests and regulatory compliance under European legislation.

As a trusted strategic advisor, Ewout works closely with companies, in-house legal counsels, management teams and technical specialists. He represents clients before the Dutch courts, regulatory authorities, and arbitration institutes, and advises on the impact of new EU legislation on innovation strategies, product compliance, and market operations.