Wouter van Wengen

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Biography

Wouter van Wengen is a member of the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s New York office. Admitted to practice in both New York and the Netherlands, Wouter brings a transatlantic perspective to his work. His experience across multiple tech-related legal disciplines allows him to effectively navigate complex issues and address clients' EU and U.S. needs.

On the transaction front, Wouter is involved in commercial agreements, M&A, and outsourcing transactions. He prepares, negotiates, and reviews various documents including master service agreements, framework service agreements, IP license agreements, purchase agreements, data protection addendums, and DORA addendums. When negotiating (AI) SaaS agreements, Wouter draws on his international experience to draft, review, and negotiate IP rights or licenses, data privacy, and any other commercial contracting aspect regardless of U.S. or European choice of law or jurisdiction.

Wouter also advises clients on compliance with various privacy laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and U.S. federal and state comprehensive privacy laws, as well as other U.S. and EU technology and AI related laws. His transatlantic experience is often leveraged with respect to international data transfers. On the cybersecurity front, Wouter’s experience extends to assessing cyber security risks, advising on cybersecurity programs, and managing the legal aspects of incident response.

Wouter is also involved in entertainment matters related to digital content & new media, content licensing, production, music, advertising, copyright, sponsorships, and rights acquisitions.

Concentrations

•IP licensing
•Advising on AI & IP strategy
•Negotiating (AI) SaaS agreements
•Assessing cyber security risks and advising on cybersecurity programs
•Advising on data breach & security incident response
•AI strategy
•Entertainment industry

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Legal 500 EMEA Guide
•Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment, 2023-2024
•Intellectual Property: Trade Marks, Copyrights and Design Rights, 2023-2025
•Industry Focus: Information Technology, 2024
•Data Privacy and Data Protection, 2024

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Corporate
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Trademark & Brand Management
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
  • IP Technology Licensing & Transactions

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 75306, Amsterdam, Netherlands 10166
Law School Attended:
University of Amsterdam, LL.M., Information Law, 2021; Indiana University Maurer School of Law, LL.M., Intellectual Property Law, 2020; University of Leiden, Netherlands, LL.B., 2019
Year of First Admission:
2019
Admission:
The Netherlands; New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Dutch Bar Association
•Chairman of the Board, Stichting de Haagse wetswinkel, 2018-2019

Languages:
Dutch, Native and English, Fluent
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Drafting and negotiating framework master services agreements on behalf of governmental entities with Big Tech.; Drafting and negotiating outsourcing agreements on behalf of insurance companies.; Assessing risks and advising companies on improving their privacy and cyber security program.; Drafting website terms, privacy policies, AI policies, and AI service terms.; Drafting and negotiating IP license terms.; Analyzing IP, IT, and privacy & cybersecurity liabilities and risks of target companies in mergers and acquisitions.; Representing influencers, media rights organizations, and leading companies in the fashion industry in litigation on entertainment, freedom of speech, and IP issues.
ISLN:
1001147562

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American Express

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