Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh's ‘creative and hands-on team’ handles the full spectrum of soft IP disputes before the Dutch, Benelux and EU courts, covering issues of copyright, trade mark and design infringement, in addition to advising on matters pertaining to parallel imports. Practice head Timme Geerlof is sought after for his litigation experience, and also assists with the drafting of commercial contracts. Gerard van der Wal has extensive experience pleading cases before the ECJ, acting for luxury, pharmaceutical and agriculture clients, while ’legal eagle’ Shaharzaad Said maintains a litigious practice, in addition to advising on the drafting of IP agreements.
Testimonials
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'Timme Geerlof has excellent knowledge of the latest trade mark laws and lawsuits, and knows how to use and explain this to all stakeholders in the cases we have together.'
'Fantastic team, very diverse, always quick to respond.'
'Excellent services.'
'The IP team of Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is a diverse team in many senses. This applies to the background of the members of the team, to their characters and to the different fields of IP they advise on.'
'Timme Geerlof manages his team well and leads by example in providing practical legal advice.'
Key clients
- B.V. Rotterdamsche Producten Mij
- Altunis-Trading, Gestão e Serviços LDA
- F. Loendersloot Internationale Expeditie B.V.
- Rhino Overseas Inc.
- Kamstra International B.V.
- Crazy Pianos On Tour B.V. - Mr. R.A.H. Bravenboer
- Eureco-Pharma B.V.
- Medcor Pharmaceuticals B.V.
- M. Khodabakhsh
- VISUfarma B.V.
- Association Euro-Specialité (VES)
- Spido B.V.
- Bankruptcy trustee of Saleslution S.L.
Work highlights
- Acted for Altunis Trading Gestão e Serviços LDA in appeal proceedings before the Benelux Court of Justice concerning the use of Benelux trade marks of the Belmond Hotel Cipriani.
- Represented Rhino Overseas Inc. and VanDutch Marine in cross-border proceedings against Dutch and Italian companies in relation to a global dispute regarding the ownership of multiple trade mark rights for the famous VANDUTCH luxury yachts.
- Defended F. Loendersloot Internationale Expeditie B.V. in proceedings against Bacardi and MHCS Société en Commandite Simple concerning the use of trade marks by intermediaries.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Timme Geerlof