Menno Weij specializes in ICT law, Outsourcing, e-Commerce, Privacy as well as Copyright and Trademark law. As regards Copyright and Trademark law, Menno's focus lies especially in the field of software and internet related aspects. He provides both legal advice, assists in drafting, reviewing and negotiating (complex) ICT contracts as well as litigates regularly.
The following are some representative examples of matters and cases dealt with by Menno: (i) drafting and reviewing ICT contracts, such as system integration, licensing, maintenance, consultancy and distribution agreements, (ii) drafting and reviewing B2B & B2C contracts such as user terms, website disclaimers, on-line terms of purchase, ASP agreements and hosting agreements, (iii) advice on the processing of personal data, such as the allowability of direct marketing, whistle blowing schemes and monitoring, (iv) advice on the intellectual property related aspects of information technology, such as software, open source, domain names and metatags, and (v) l itigation regarding, inter alia, failed automation and/or outsourcing projects, software infringement and license fees.
Before joining SOLV, Menno worked for more than nine years on the IT & IP department of the law firm Baker&McKenzie in Amsterdam. In 2004, he was also transferred to the London office of Baker&McKenzie for a secondment.
In 2001 Menno successfully finalized the post doctorate program for ICT law at the Grotius Academy, after which he was admitted to theDutch Association of ICT Lawyers (VIRA); Furthermore, Menno is a board member of the Dutch Association for Information Technology and Law.
Besides his work as an attorney, Menno also is a frequent speaker at workshops and seminars. Menno also provides guest lectures at various universities.
Menno studied law (civil and criminal law) at the University of Leiden.
