Baker McKenzie
Client SatisfactionBaker McKenzie's Dutch IP team works closely with the firm’s offices around Europe to handle pan-European trade mark prosecution and management strategies for numerous household names, while also taking instructions on infringement disputes. Leading the team are Benjamin van Kessel, who handles both contentious and advisory matters, including IP transactions and portfolio restructuring, and Steffen Hagen, whose focus is predominantly on soft IP infringement cases and brand enforcement matters. Trade mark attorney Ischa Gobius du Sart takes the lead on strategic trade mark and design issues, also handling opposition proceedings and advising on the management of IP portfolios.
Testimonials
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'A one-stop-shop that we can trust to handle all our trademark issues worldwide competently.'
- 'Ischa Gobius du Sart was extremely helpful in suggesting an out-of-the box approach to our filing strategy, greatly reducing the risk of an opposition.'
- 'Steffen Hagen really dives deep into the matter at hand, looking at it from all angles. He takes the time to discuss matters, precisely weigh the facts and make the best plan of action. Steffen is easily approachable and has an informal style.'
Key clients
- Burger King
- 3M/Meguiar's
- Calvin Klein
- Shell
- Unilever
- ECCO
- British American Tobacco
- Mistral International
- Creamy Creation B.V.
- Eurobag
Work highlights
- Advised Burger King on all aspects of trade mark and product name clearance, trade mark, copyright and advertising law advice on new campaigns, advertisements and franchise agreements.
- Represented Meguiar's in connection with disputes with unauthorised resellers in the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
- Handled the anti-counterfeiting and brand enforcement work for Calvin Klein, including through Dutch customs on any seizures of counterfeit products, as well as coordinating the customs seizure work for the EU.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benjamin van Kessel, Steffen Hagen, Ischa Gobius du Sart