LXA Attorneys is well-placed to assist its clients in the range of trade mark proceedings. Gie van den Broek is an anti-counterfeiting and trade mark expert. Iris van der Wal has advisory and litigious capabilities across industry sectors including fashion. The team is headed up by the ‘amazing’ Thomas Berendsen who harnesses IP, IT and privacy expertise.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘An excellent firm with very good value for money, and top-notch expertise in anti-counterfeiting and trade mark, design and copyright matters. ’

  • ‘Gie van den Broek is an anti-counterfeiting guru in the Netherlands. Thomas Berendsen is an excellent lawyer in trade mark, design and copyright matters.'

  • ‘Thomas Berendsen is amazing - he knows when to use his legal knowledge. Very strong. Also, the other team members are great and all are passionate about their clients and their clients' businesses.’

  • ‘LXA is excellent in providing clear advice and always looking for a solution that is the best for the client. Outstanding knowledge in all aspects of law makes LXA a perfect one-stop shop firm. LXA attorneys are open, friendly, to-the-point and will always do the utmost for the client.’

  • ‘I mostly work with Thomas Berendsen and his team on IP-related matters. Thomas and Iris van der Wal are very responsive and can be easily contacted. The entire team is able to listen carefully to the questions and concerns of a client and are able to act in-line with the demands of the clients.’

  • ‘Thomas Berendsen provides excellent service and client attention.’

  • ‘LXA has proven to be a very solid firm to work with in anti-counterfeiting matters. They effectively police marketplaces, offer cost-effective enforcement strategies, and then execute them reliably.’

  • ‘Gie van den Broek has proven a reliable and solid performer in our cases.'

Key clients

  • Delta-Sport Handelskontor GmbH
  • Pit Viper LLC
  • N-Brands
  • Only for Men (OFM B.V.)
  • Calvin Klein Inc.
  • VIA VAI Shoes B.V.
  • McGregor Shoes B.V.
  • Kroonenberg Groep B.V.
  • Mattel, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Delta-Sport Handelskontor GmbH in preliminary relief proceedings in the first instance and in an appeal following alleged copyright claim by HEMA B.V.
  • Represented Only for Men (OFM B.V.) in proceedings in first instance and appeal regarding the alleged infringement of trade mark rights.
  • Represented the client in proceedings on the merits against two major counterfeit traders resulting in a favourable court decision.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Berendsen

Other key lawyers

Gie van den Broek, Iris van der Wal, Fleur Boom