Baker McKenzie
Client SatisfactionThe offering at Baker McKenzie is well-placed to assist its clientele on brand management prosecution matters of significant complexity, including those regarding trade mark enforcement and infringement. Portfolio management is also an area of expertise of the practice. IP tech expert Benjamin van Kessel helms the offering with Ischa Gobius du Sart who has standout expertise in trade mark prosecution and design rights. Former co-lead Steffen Hagen departed the practice in January 2024.
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Key clients
- 3M
- Abbott
- Abbvie
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- BAT (British American Tobacco)
- B&S International
- Chanel
- Dita Inc.
- FedEx
- General Motors
- L Brands
- L'Oréal
- Louis Vuitton
- Lumileds (former Philips)
- Meguiar's
- Michael Kors
- Mistral
- Sakura Finetek Europe
- SAP
- Shell
- Sisley
- Swarovski
- Unilever
Work highlights
- Providing substantial, long-term support relating to IP to Shell.
- Assisting Unilever on its trade mark prosecution matters, on potential trade mark infringement matters and strategic trade mark advice regarding the Benelux.
- Assisting BAT on its trade mark portfolio and prosecution and providing strategic advice on both filings and litigation options; actions against potential infringements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benjamin van Kessel, Ischa Gobius du Sart