Dentons
Client SatisfactionSeen by clients as a ‘highly professional and innovative IP partner’, Dentons handles trade mark and copyright disputes before the Dutch courts and EUIPO, and is also noted for its work on anti-counterfeiting class action lawsuits. Practice head Alexander Odle covers both trade mark and design litigation, and he also offers strategic IP advice, in addition to transactional support. Alexander van Laaren heads the firm’s trade mark prosecution work in addition to handling administrative IP matters. Tom Brohm specialises in anti-counterfeiting actions. Nathalie van der Zande departed the firm in February 2024.
Testimonials
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'Legal experts with business-friendly advice, always willing to support the client.'
'Alexander Odle is an experienced, seasoned expert in copyright litigation.'
'Dentons is a highly professional and innovative IP partner.'
'Alexander van Laaren is a highly likeable, professional and personal advisor and lawyer. It is truly a pleasure working with him.'
Key clients
- React Foundation
- The Social Hub
- Stichting Sportonderscheidingen
- Light in the Box, Ltd
- CRN Management B.V.
- Tapestry, Inc
- 1661, Inc and GOAT Fashion, Ltd
- Catalyst Inc.
- HCI Europe
- Zhejiang Zhengthe Ltd and Sorara B.V.
- Little Dutch B.V.
- Champion Petfoods Ltd
- HERE Technologies BV
- BerryWorld Europe BV
Work highlights
- Represented React Foundation React in a class action against an e-commerce platform, securing a court order for identifying information from the operator/owner of the e-commerce platform on the companies and persons behind the sale of counterfeit products.
- Advised former international hotel chain The Student Hotel with their rebranding operation from 'The Student Hotel' to 'The Social Hub', including international trademark searches and filings.
- Acted for CRN Management in multiple trade mark opposition proceedings and cancellation actions before the BOIP for multiple variations of Dutch radio station brand 'ARROW CLASSIC ROCK'.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexander Odle, Alexander van Laaren