Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV is frequently instructed by Dutch public bodies, including government ministries and city authorities, in Supreme Court appeals concerning trade mark and copyright disputes. The practice, which is led by Supreme Court litigator and ‘absolute expert on copyright law’ Sikke Kingma, also handles IP disputes on behalf of private sector clients. Jordi Bierens' practice encompasses both IP litigation and non-contentious advice.
Testimonials
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'Sikke Kingma is an absolute expert on copyright law and a great lawyer.'
'Sikke Kingma is one of the leading Dutch Supreme Court litigators in general, but also specifically renowned for his broad IP knowledge.'
'All Pels Rijcken partners and associates are very good. We worked with Sikke Kingma, who is both practical and efficient, as well as highly skilled in the most technical legal aspects. Also worth noting that the junior associates are very skilled.'
'The team we work with is very professional, has great knowledge and is very driven.'
'Sikke Kingma is a reliable and professional lawyer. He has excellent writing skills but also verbal. His knowledge of IP is perfect, but he is also good in strategic and/or commercial matters.'
Key clients
- Menzis
- Sena
- SONT
- Ministry of Justice and Security
Work highlights
- Represented a retailer from the Netherlands and Belgium in extensive Supreme Court proceedings concerning European and American copyright law.
- Acted for the State of the Netherlands in lawsuits concerning the implementation of the European Copyright Directive.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sikke Kingma