Bird & Bird‘s soft IP team is lauded for ’finding forward-thinking solutions to complex problems’ in both contentious and advisory trade mark and copyright matters, supporting clients seeking to register new IP and representing both plaintiffs and defendants before the Dutch, Benelux and EU courts in infringement, parallel import and anti-counterfeiting proceedings. Heading the team is ‘outstanding attorney’ Manon Rieger-Jansen, who litigates trade mark, copyright and product design disputes for retailers and luxury brands. Trade mark attorney Daan Wijnnobel frequently appears before the Benelux and EU intellectual property offices to handle refusal, cancellation and opposition matters, while Nina Dorenbosch focuses on matters of product design in the fashion and retail industries. Clemens Molle represents music and gaming clients in copyright disputes.
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'Manon Rieger-Jansen and Daan Wijnnobel handle our IP portfolio. I appreciate their detailed but always practical and to-the-point advice and suggestions. They really are our strategic partners in the protection and defence of our IP rights.'
'The practice has, for many years, been at the forefront of European IP consultancy and court representation, and rightfully so. The level of involvement and solution oriented advice is unprecedented. Dealing with an ample portfolio of important clients, this firm is the benchmark in this sector.'
'Manon Rieger-Jansen is an outstanding attorney with an academic understanding of the law. Nina Dorenbosch is a great lawyer; very efficient, a real problem solver!'
'Their innovative mindset and technological knowledge give them a competitive edge. The team's strengths are not limited to legal expertise, they also excel in finding forward-thinking solutions to complex problems.'
'Geographical scope, very responsive and thorough.'
'Manon Rieger-Jansen and Nina Dorenbosch are knowledgeable, technical and helpful.'
Key clients
- Kraft Heinz
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Calvin Klein
- Nestlé
- Steigenberger hotels
- Husqvarna
- Ferrero
- Monster Energy
- Reckitt
- CrossFit
- WeMo Brands
- Chiquita
- Swartland Winery
- Primark
- PPG
- Novomatic
- Kanonkop Wine Estate
- Huda Beauty
- Fengh Medical
- The Gillette Company
- Discord
Work highlights
- Advised various clients, including some designated by the EU Commission, on the implementation of the new DSA Regulation in the Netherlands and around Europe.
- Represented PPG in litigation against Dutch designer Eric Kuster in a case that revolved around referential use of third party trade marks in paint mixing machines.
- Acted for Volkswagen in trade mark litigation matters, particularly in relation to parallel imports.
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Manon Rieger-Jansen