Hello!
I'm Wendy Teunissen - an energetic, pragmatic and experienced patent attorney with a strong team-player mindset.
"I am passionate about bridging the gap between technical and legal"
Working with me means that your IP becomes less of a concern and more of a strategic asset that supports your business growth.
Getting your IP in good shape and your team well-trained help secure your next investment round too.
To collaborate effectively, we start with a conversation:
Where do you stand today? What are your ambitions? How can your IP be strengthened at your current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), in line with your business priorities?Together, we’ll define the right actions — what needs to be done, when, and by whom.
Let's connect - I'll help you craft and elevate your IP.
Intellectual Property encompasses a wide range of rights, and defining and applying those rights in a way that aligns with your business strategy can be complex.
It requires dedicated attention and years of experience to understand how IP should be managed effectively to support innovation, growth, and long-term value.
How can I help your company?
Turn intangible into investable
IP strategy
A well-crafted IP strategy is essential to unlocking the full value of your intellectual property. But what makes an IP strategy effective? What’s needed at each Technology Readiness Level (TRL)? And what truly requires protection — and what doesn’t?
I support companies in developing tailored IP strategies that align with their business goals. This includes identifying the right actions to take, when to take them, and who should be involved — all mapped out in a clear, long-term roadmap.
By incorporating ISO standards for IP management, we ensure your approach is not only strategic but also demonstrably high-quality.
Let’s craft an IP strategy that strengthens your business and attracts investment.
IP Management
I take care of the groundwork — from organizing internal meetings to advising on what needs to be done, by whom, and whether it’s best handled in-house or with trusted external IP providers.
With a well-established network, I can connect you with the right experts at the right time. If needed, I also draft a tailored IP manual aligned with ISO standards for IP management, ensuring your processes are structured and demonstrably high-quality.
I’m keen to help small companies build the IP foundation they need to innovate and grow with confidence.
IP service for investors
I help investors reduce uncertainty around IP risks and uncover the hidden value of intellectual property — even when that value may not yet be fully recognised by the investee.
Through targeted IP due diligence, I assess whether your investee has robust IP management in place. Key questions I help answer include:
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Are their crown jewels properly protected?
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Is their brand registered and enforceable?
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Do they have a strategy for safeguarding trade secrets?
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Are they free to operate and bring their technology to market?
This insight enables you to make well-informed, confident investment decisions.
In short: I reduce the uncertainty of IP risk and help you see the full potential of IP as an asset.
Partnering with me ensures IP is no longer a risk, but a driver of business value.
Review from clients
“IP-strategy is a key aspect for our company and with the support of Level IP, we are able to define a clear IP-strategy and unlock potential new opportunities in this field for the company. Level IP is fast and thorough. Wendy understands and takes care of the company’s needs. We would definitely recommend Level IP to other young, ambitious and rapidly growing companies like SusPhos.”
Marissa de Boer
CEO SusPhos
What Our Clients Say
“Level IP is the one-stop-shop when IP matters”
“Wendy provided an all round and pragmatic approach, really listening to the business needs and taking into consideration the stage at which we are as a business. Wendy is extremely knowledgeable and really proved to be creative in her approach. I would highly recommend working with Level IP if you are looking to develop a fit for purpose and all round IP strategy.”
Maartje van der Sande
CEO Circular Rubber Technologies Inc.
“Level IP’s ambition to provide made-to measure advice to starting enterprises on matters relating to Intellectual Property is much needed. It is our experience that IP is not well understood nor properly managed. It is here that Level IP can provide tailored advice needed at each point during the maturation path of the startup. From working with Wendy, we know she will offer thoughtful professional advice that builds on her background in chemistry as well as on her broad experience in patenting, IP-management, IP strategy, and process-technology licensing. Level IP is the one-stop-shop when IP matters.”
Bert Roosenbrand/Marja Zonnevylle
Roosenvylle Foundation: supporting startups in the area of sustainability
I’d love to get to know you — to understand your needs, your challenges, and the technology you’re building.
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About Dr. Wendy Teunissen
Unique career spanning technical experience in the field of chemistry ((in-)organic chemistry, materials science, catalysis), IP experience (patent, trade secrets, agreements and trade marks) and experience in technology strategy/ governance/ auditing which enables the translation of business strategy and needs into IP strategies and delivery.
IP professional with 20+ years of experience in drafting, filing, prosecuting and defending patents and applications. I set a high standard for professional and operational excellence in execution of work tasks. Strong drive to provide the best solution for a challenge.
About Dr. Wendy Teunissen
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About Dr. Wendy Teunissen
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I bring a unique blend of expertise across technical, legal, and strategic domains. With a background in chemistry — including (in)organic chemistry, materials science, and catalysis — combined with deep experience in intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, agreements, and trademarks), I help bridge the gap between innovation and protection.
My work extends beyond IP law into technology strategy, governance, and auditing — enabling me to translate business goals into actionable IP strategies that deliver real value.
As an IP professional with over 20 years of experience, I’ve drafted, filed, prosecuted, and defended patents across a wide range of technologies. I hold myself to a high standard of professional and operational excellence, and I’m driven by a strong commitment to finding the best solution for every challenge.