DLA Piper supports clients with the management of their global IP portfolios, representing them before Dutch and European courts in a spectrum of IP disputes, ranging from infringement claims to revocation actions and anti-piracy work. Leading the team is Niels Mulder, who is noted for coordinating soft IP litigation across multiple jurisdictions, specialising in copyright, brand protection and the devising of anti-counterfeiting strategies. Alexander Tsoutsanis handles the spectrum of soft IP matters, with a client base that encompasses tech, sport, entertainment and life sciences giants. Trade mark attorney Sophie Gauquier-Rutgers advises on the enforcement and ongoing management of IP portfolios, with Rutger Stoop litigating matters concerning product designs and trade names.
Testimonials
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'A young, flexible and driven team, highly knowledgeable and eager to delve into new technologies.'
'Rutger Stoop is very driven and knowledgeable. Sophie Gauquier knows how to translate complex IP portfolio matters into bite-sized chunks.'
Key clients
- Bacardi
- Burberry
Work highlights
- Represented Taishan Sports in appeal proceedings against JFS in a copyright and design rights dispute.
- Acted for Converse before the Supreme Court in a matter revolving around the alleged exhaustion of almost a million pairs of infringing shoes.