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Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights

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The Rotterdam-based cohort at Ploum is well-placed to act for its varied client list in disputes up to Dutch Supreme Court level. Its caseload includes trade mark disputes against counterfeit product development, and assisting in cases of EU infringement where a brand has been used without consent. ‘Star in the advertising law arena’ Willem Leppink is at the team’s head alongside ’outstanding partner’ Sabin Tigu, who has a notable specialism in project driven IP litigation, particularly in relation to customs and parallel trade enforcement.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Willem Leppink is the most likeable and measured IP lawyer in the Netherlands. A pleasure to work with and a star in the advertising law arena.’

  • ‘Willem Leppink is the star of the show.'

  • ‘Experts in their field but easy to work with. Collaborative and commercial in their approach and their advice. Excellent client service both in the legal advice they deliver and their service. Transparent and thorough.'

  • ‘Willem Leppink and Sabin Tigu are both outstanding partners. I would not hesitate to work with them and trust their judgment and strategic approach.’

  • ‘Paul Trapman and Willem Leppink deliver high-quality legal services. Quick to answer and explain clearly. They are committed to understanding the individual needs of each client. A wonderful team for IP matters in the Netherlands.’

  • ‘Willem Leppink is an experienced and dedicated lawyer. He always gets the job done and is easy to work with. We would recommend him without hesitation.’

  • ‘Willem Leppink has a very broad knowledge and is able to address complex issues at short notice and provide clear and pragmatic guidance. Sabin Tigu is well-versed in trade mark matters; he is able to see the bigger picture and take into account all aspects in litigation matters.’

  • ‘The team is very talented and provides business oriented legal advice. They also know our industry very well.’

Key clients

  • Ahoy
  • Amazon Technologies Inc
  • Andy Warhol Foundation for the visual arts
  • Arli Group
  • Ausnutria
  • Batenburg
  • Beachbody
  • Ladder
  • Openfit
  • Benbits
  • Bidfood
  • Control Union
  • Coty
  • Customs Support
  • Danone
  • Dataflex International
  • Donna Karan (DKNY)
  • Duru Bulgur
  • Dyson
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Groenleven
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Heineken
  • Hemsson
  • Hoofdklasse Hockey
  • Honda
  • Japan Tobacco
  • JDE Peet’s
  • Kelvion
  • Koninklijke Verkade
  • Pladis
  • Koole
  • Libéma
  • LinkedIn
  • Lipton Teas & Infusions
  • LRC
  • LVMH
  • Mastronardi
  • Medical Pet Shirt
  • Middle Earth Enterprises
  • Museum Boijmans van Beuningen
  • Nature’s Pride
  • Pjur Group Luxembourg S.A.
  • Prescan
  • PUIG
  • Richemont SL
  • Rivian
  • Robeco
  • Renewi
  • Burger King
  • Samsung
  • Satelliet Meubelen B.V.
  • smart
  • Snap Inc.
  • Tenzinger
  • The Nomad Company B.V.
  • TUI
  • Under Armour
  • UNIT4
  • Upfield
  • Vattenval
  • Wella
  • Western Digital

Work highlights

  • Organising and coordinating for Western Digital its pan EU battle against counterfeits and parallel trade in its products on all European online marketplaces.
  • Representing Coty in its dispute regarding parallel trade, counterfeit and other unauthorised use of Coty’s trade marks.
  • Assisting LVMH with its day-to-day customs enforcement against counterfeit Perfumes & Cosmetic products.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Willem Leppink, Sabin Tigu

Other key lawyers

Paul Trapman, Willem Leppink, Yvonne Hamerling, Evianne Roos