Thijs van Aerde
NautaDutilhThe group at NautaDutilh is described as a ‘tour de force’. Helmed by Jeroen Boelens, the offering is well-placed to act for its roster of clients, which contains well-known names, in high-stakes IP litigation. Such work includes cross-border copyright infringement cases and preparing injunctions against copycat products, as well as trade name-related and trade mark infringement matters. Charles Gielen is an experienced litigator in the team, while Liselotte Bekke has expertise spanning sectors from fashion and retail to financial services.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong presence in the Netherlands.'
- 'A tour de force. One of the best in the Netherlands.'
- 'Jeroen Boelens is a real rising partner. Friendly, commercial and always spot-on with his advice.'
- 'Liselotte Bekke and Jesper Vrielink are talented associates to watch.'
Key clients
- LEGO
- Scotch & Soda
- Hästens Sängar
- LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton
- GreenV
- GlaxoSmithKline
- ING Bank
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Maus Frères
- Diageo
- Allergan
- REV'IT!
- Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Buccellati
Work highlights
- Obtained a preliminary injunction on behalf of the LEGO Group against a manufacturer and seller of custom-made train sets which included custom made elements and modified LEGO elements.
- Represented GreenV, a portfolio company of the international company HAL Investments, in trade secrets and trade mark litigation against a former majority shareholder turned competitor.
- Represented fashion company Scotch & Soda in litigation against a subsidiary of New York-based global marketing communications agency WundermanThompson, where the latter alleged copyright infringement.
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Jeroen Boelens