Ploum coordinates multi-jurisdictional anti-counterfeiting and parallel import efforts for automotive, luxury goods, and food and beverage clients, while operating in close connection with the firm’s IT team to handle tech-related copyright and database rights matters. Jointly leading the team are Willem Leppink, an expert in trade mark and copyright infringement disputes, and Sabin Tigu, who handles domain name disputes and parallel import matters. Paul Trapman advises on privacy law and handles trade mark and copyright litigation.
Testimonials
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'Ploum, as a truly Dutch law firm, has an excellent local network with outstanding market knowledge. The cooperation with their Rotterdam office is excellent, with exceptionally fast and expert handling of cases.'
'Our contacts have been the extremely renowned Willem Leppink and his outstanding younger partner Sabin Tigu. We greatly appreciate this collaboration, especially their enormous commitment, their goal to always achieve more than their competitors, their enormous experience and the passion with which they practice.'
'Willem Leppink and Sabin Tigu are a fantastic team. All round good performers and really nice to deal with.'
'Great people to work with. Innovative and commercial in their approach. They look at the bigger picture and are laser-focused on what the client wants to achieve.'
'Willem Leppink has extensive experience in handling a variety of IP cases. He is very knowledgeable about the law, quick-thinking and has good communication skills.'
'They pay attention to the client, taking into account the needs of the organisation. They give good, solid advice.'
Key clients
- Coty
- Danone
- Donna Karan (DKNY)
- Ford Motor Company
- Harley-Davidson
- Heineken
- Honda
- Lipton Teas & Infusions
- Samsung
- Snap Inc.
- Western Digital
Work highlights
- Coordinated Western Digital's pan-EU anti-counterfeiting and parallel trade efforts.
- Acted for Coty in proceedings against parallel trade, counterfeiting and other unauthorised uses of its trade marks.
- Represented NOAH Clothing in litigation against former tennis player Yannick Noah in a dispute across several EU jurisdictions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Willem Leppink, Sabin Tigu