Helmer Klingenberg
Van Rappard Minneboo KlingenbergThe team at Van Rappard Minneboo Klingenberg is led by Helmer Klingenberg, who offers day-to-day management and contractual IP advice to corporate clients and harnesses ‘exceptional legal expertise’. Klingenberg heads up the group alongside Godert Van Rappard who specialises in trade mark, copyright, trade name, and design matters, and Roald Minneboo who has experience in digital copyright issues.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has established itself as a leading IP boutique in the Netherlands through a combination of deep expertise and strategic foresight. Its practice is built on a foundation of extensive knowledge across all facets of IP law.'
‘Helmer Klingenberg is recognised as one of the best IP lawyers in the Netherlands due to his exceptional legal expertise, strategic vision, and ability to navigate complex IP issues in rapidly evolving sectors. His mastery spans across many key areas.’
‘The team excels in combining solid knowledge with a human approach, whilst never losing focus. With a keen eye for detail, they quickly oversee the core of the case at hand and the direction in which to move.'
‘Godert van Rappard and Helmer Klingenberg give our company the focus and service that makes us feel like one of their primary accounts. All clients are serviced with high priority.’
‘Helmer Klingenberg is pleasant to work with and has deep knowledge of IP rights. He listens and observes to get to the bottom of what the client needs.’
‘Hands-on mentality from experienced litigators and negotiators. They provide clear and high-level advice. They make it possible to keep communications with counterparties open, without giving them too much space during negotiations. Professional and service-oriented.’
‘For any trade mark, copyright, or advertising issue, it is the go-to firm in the Netherlands. Their IP practice is first-rate, with partners who are widely regarded as the best in the business. Their ability to handle both routine inquiries and high-stakes disputes is unparalleled.’
‘Helmer Klingenberg is a highly respected figure in IP law, known for his sharp intellect and strategic thinking. His ability to navigate complex and sensitive cases with precision and tact solidifies his reputation as one of the best IP lawyers in the field.’
Key clients
- VML
- June Technologies
- Datenna
- Wunderman Thompson
- Delft University of Technology
- Delft Enterprises
- FedEx Express
- The Blue Sky Group
- Volaris Group
- Agiboo
- SiteLucent
- BeeXact
- Tavr Sizing
- Salvia BioElectronic
- Appsolutely
- Perfectly Basics
- Appical
- Waterland
- IZI motive
- Tricorp
- Wereldhave
- Achmea
- Qualinx
- Billy Grace
- Bangma Verpakkingen
- Lanner Europe
- Geostruct
- Simacan
- Felton
- Stamhuis
- Eneriso
- Phrenos
- ACE
- Health Monks
- Today.Rocks
- Piano Couture
- Dencom
Work highlights
- Assisting the client with copyright matters, including in large-scale international copyright infringement cases.
- Assisting VML with a broad variety of IT and IP legal services, such as litigation digital marketing agreements, IP transfer arrangements, online advertising.
- Advising Datenna regarding IP, AI and data legal questions.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helmer Klingenberg, Godert van Rappard, Roald Minneboo