Described by a client as ‘one of the best IP boutiques in the Netherlands’, Visser Schaap & Kreijger is well versed in assisting clients with the protection and enforcement of their IP rights, acting for well-known media and publishing names in copyright infringement and licensing disputes, and in the licensing of IP for merchandising. Leading the team is Jacqueline Schaap, a specialist in copyright and defamation litigation, and Dirk Visser, who has extensive experience in anti-piracy matters tied to the film and music industries and collecting societies. Paul Kreijger is noted for his expertise in competition-related IP matters. Patty de Leeuwe focuses on platform liability and anti-piracy measures.
Testimonials
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'Visser Schaap & Kreijger is one of the best IP boutiques in the Netherlands. They have a tremendous expertise in IP law and are extremely efficient.'
'Jacqueline Schaap is one of the best IP lawyers we know in Europe. Her knowledge of IP law is extraordinary, as are her skills as a litigator. It is better to have Jacqueline on your side in an IP case in the Netherlands. Patty de Leeuwe is also an exceptional lawyer and Dirk Visser has a great knowledge of IP law.'
'Dirk Visser, Paul Kreijger, Jacqueline Schaap and the rest of the team are all very knowledgeable. They have a deep understanding of the business side. They provide excellent legal input and the best practical solutions.'
'Visser Schaap & Kreijger is an extremely professional team with innovative legal approaches.'
'Dirk Visser is a go-to person for copyright matters. Paul Kreijger is very apt at litigating matters. Jacqueline Schaap has a strong track record in steering away from trouble. Jasper Klopper is a very sophisticated trial and commercial lawyer.'
Key clients
- Heineken
- Porsche
- Jumbo
- Stichting Brein
- Singel uitgevers
- DPG Media
- NDP
- Talpa Network
- Riviera Maison
- KNVB
- Mediahuis
- SENA
- Videma
- Estate of Vangelis
- Fiep Amsterdam
Work highlights
- Acted for Stichting BREIN in first instance proceedings against Ziggo in order to enforce new measures, such as to send warning letters to its own customers to prevent piracy online.
- Brought infringement proceedings on behalf of Muscle Meat (Olivier Richters) to prevent the further use of Muscle Meals on the basis of trade mark and trade name rights.
- Advised the collecting society Sena on whether it can continue to collect equitable remuneration for the transmission of 'synchronisations'.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jacqueline Schaap, Dirk Visser