LXA Attorneys
LXA Attorneys adopts an ‘aggressive but effective approach’ to anti-counterfeiting proceedings, assisting notable fashion labels with disputes concerning fake products, and also representing a variety of clients in trade mark and copyright infringement disputes. Thomas Berendsen heads the practice, handling IP disputes for start-ups and fintech clients, with anti-counterfeiting and trade mark advice being the central facets of Gie van den Broek's practice. Fleur Boom and Iris van der Wal are further names to note for contentious soft IP matters.
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Testimonials
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'Very good team of hands-on IP lawyers providing first-class advice in IP and anti-counterfeiting cases. Very responsive.'
'Thomas Berendsen is an excellent all-round IP lawyer, a pitbull who keeps defending his clients' interests at all costs.'
'The IP team at LXA possesses a unique panache, supported by a highly skilful set of lawyers, with a particular focus on trade marks, copyright and anti-counterfeiting.'
'Thomas Berendsen and Gie van den Broek are standout lawyers. Both are extremely passionate and dedicated, with Gie being at the forefront of anti-counterfeit protection in the EU.'
'Thomas Berendsen is both experienced and business minded, and always provides good attention and quick turnarounds.'
'Small but very committed IP team with a strong focus on anti-counterfeiting work, with an aggressive but effective approach to such matters.'
Key clients
- Delta-Sport Handelskontor GmbH
- Tomorrow Today (NZ) Ltd – OBO Hockey
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- N-Brands
- OFM B.V.
- Calvin Klein Inc.
- VIA VAI Shoes B.V.
- HUGO BOSS Trademark Management GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Represented Tomorrow Today (NZ) Ltd. – OBO Hockey in court and EUIPO proceedings against Handelsonderneming Kubus B.V. regarding a community design right infringement.
- Represented Delta-Sport Handelskontor GmbH in preliminary relief proceedings following a copyright claim by HEMA B.V.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Berendsen