Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
AC&R is a highly regarded boutique representing clients in a range of contentious trade mark and copyright matters. The law firm often acts for high-profile clients from the fashion industry in trade mark enforcement proceedings, as well as being well known for advising clients from the media and technology sectors on copyright tariff and levy disputes. The team is also popular with clients from the food and beverage industry.
Strengths
The team at AC&R is always available and responds quickly.
AC&R are very good at what they do. The lawyers are very practical, commercial and give straightforward advice that is always easy to read and understand.
AC&R have a good understanding of the market and the interests and goals of our company.
AC&R has a very wide bench that is able to advise on a wide variety of issues. It is our most important legal adviser.
Work Highlights
AC&R advised AirWair on the application and registration of new trade marks in connection with Dr. Martens footwear, as well as subsequent protection proceedings.
Notable practitioners
Arnout Groen has a strong focus on copyright matters, including advising technology sector clients on disputes concerning home copying levies and representing media companies in litigation concerning payments for the use of copyrighted material. He also assists clients with trade mark mandates.
His advice reflects his knowledge and expertise in this field.
Arnout Groen's knowledge and guidance are exceptional.
Jesse Hofhuis advises clients from the fashion, media, and food and beverage sectors on the enforcement and protection of their trade marks and copyrights.
Jesse Hofhuis understands the business and the commercial reality and is an out-of-the-box thinker.
Anne Bekema advises clients on domain name disputes, trade mark opposition proceedings, trade secrets litigation and moral rights cases. Bekema also has experience handling matters involving intellectual property rights in academic work.
Anne Bekema is very good at simplifying complex matters. She is very user-friendly and has a very good reputation.
Anne Bekema is very pleasant to work with.