Höcker Advocaten
Client SatisfactionHöcker Advocaten is the firm of choice for a number of the Netherlands’ collecting societies, providing them with advice on complex copyright issues tied to music and entertainment. Practice head Jacqueline Seignette frequently takes on copyright litigation, advising on infringement proceedings and collective rights management. Marijn Kingma is noted for her expertise in matters that touch on both copyright and privacy law, while Joep Meddens handles IP-heavy transactions.
Testimonials
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'Marijn Kingma is a force of nature, made entirely of conviction and determination. Everything starts with her great quality of listening, she tries to understand the objectives and provide the best service.'
'The Höcker IP team is highly specialised in all fields of intellectual property. Great knowledge of the subject matter, as well as the market we operate in. Joep Meddens, Jacqueline Seignette and the other members of the team will go all the way for their clients.'
'Joep Meddens knows how to plead cases in court, but also how to stay out of court if that benefits his client. Very convincing in negotiations. Jacqueline Seignette knows everything there is to know about copyright and related rights, and knows how to use that knowledge for the benefit of her clients.'
'Marijn Kingma is the go-to lawyer for collective rights organisations, dealing with copyright and neighbouring rights. She knows everything there is to know in the market. Joep Meddens is a thoughtful, strategic and knowledgeable thinker in this field.'
'Marijn Kingma is a brilliant legal mind. She has the ability to break down complex legal concepts into easily digestible information, which is truly helpful. She is also a great person. I would 100% recommend working with her to anyone.'
'Höcker has been a reliable firm and we have worked with them for many years now. They know our DNA and can therefore anticipate our wishes and needs.'
'We work closely with Jacqueline Seignette, who is a valued partner to us. She is trustworthy, reliable, intelligent, knows us and our opponents well, and her advice is always on point.'
Key clients
- Buma/Stemra
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and SIEE Benelux
- Stichting de Thuiskopie
- Pythagoras Music Fund
- Stichting BREIN
- Stichting LIRA
- Motion Picture Association
- RadioCorp
- ROSE Stories
- Omnicom
- VEVAM
- NVPI
- Stichting Leenrecht
- Nanada Music Publishing
- Merk X
Work highlights
- Advised Buma/Stemra in proceedings against Fresh FM, the former Dutch radio station, and its owner.
- Acted for RadioCorp in regard to matters involving intellectual property, privacy, and contracts.
- Represented Stichting BREIN in proceedings against News Service Europe, which offered unauthorised access to copyrighted work.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jacqueline Seignette