Taylor Wessing's integrated Benelux IP team is skilled in the handling of cross-border IP matters, including multi-jurisdictional filing strategies and soft IP litigation and WIPO arbitrations. Leading the firm’s soft IP practice in both the Netherlands and Belgium are the ‘reliable and innovative’ Maarten Rijks, who representc clients in the full range of soft IP disputes, and Wim Maas, who also heads the firm’s litigation and investigations team. Margot van Gerwen assists with the protection of product designs and also advises on matters of media and e-commerce law.
Testimonials
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'Their teams have a strong IP specialisation and expertise in both litigation and the prosecution of IP rights.'
'Its recommendations and strategies always have a very pragmatic purpose, being oriented to find the most practical solutions for the client in every case. In The Netherlands, Margot van Gerwen is a very talented lawyer with experience in handling big cases.'
Key clients
- PSV Eindhoven
- Van Haren Schoenen (Deichmann)
Work highlights
- Acted for Quantum in a copyright case against Vitra concerning the Eames chair and the applicability of Art. 2(7) of the Bern Convention.
- Represented Van Haren in a trade mark and slavish imitation case against Airwair International Limited.