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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright

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An experienced team
Our Intellectual Property team of over 14 qualified lawyers works with some of the best-known brands, from tech and media companies to pharmaceuticals and FMCG companies.

Significant clients: McCain, UEFA, Birkenstock, Syngenta, Amgen, Accor, Ogilvy.

Sector approach
We focus on key sectors relevant to you such as Life Sciences & Healthcare, Automotive, Machinery, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Financial Services and TMC. With this industry-specific approach we help clients realize their commercial goals.

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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

CMS operates a broad IP practice that covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, including trade mark and copyright infringement proceedings, IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting actions. The team houses additional expertise in patent matters. The law firm boasts an impressive client list with companies from the technology, entertainment, consumer goods and fashion sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS acted for Igloo Products Corp. on trade mark infringement proceedings against a former distributor.

Strengths

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  • CMS consistently provides clear, practical advice and demonstrates a deep understanding of intellectual property law.

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  • The CMS team is readily available, responsive and helpful.

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  • The lawyers have a pragmatic approach regarding legal questions in which the client's interest is of the utmost importance.

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  • CMS demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and exhibits solid commercial awareness, which helps ensure its advice is relevant and practical.

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  • The law firm combines a high level of knowledge with remarkable speed and thoroughness in its responses, consistently delivering clear and complete guidance in a very efficient manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rogier de Vrey
    Rogier de Vrey

    Rogier de Vrey

    Rogier de Vrey is well-versed in soft IP mandates and frequently advises clients from the life sciences and entertainment sectors on trade mark infringements and IP enforcement. He offers additional experience in handling copyright infringement matters and the IP aspects of M&A transactions.

    • His advice is not only technically sound but also strategically insightful, showing a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the nuances of our specific challenges.

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    • Rogier de Vrey is easy to get in touch with, takes every question seriously and always comes up with an answer or solution.

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    • Rogier de Vrey is not only very knowledgeable but also a very pleasant person to work with.

      Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright respondentEurope

    • Rogier responds very quickly, takes the time to thoroughly understand the question, thinks from the client’s perspective and provides detailed and practical advice.

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    • Rogier de Vrey is able to marry the requirements of law with a complex business value chain and provide effective and efficient commercial legal advice.

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  • Jeroen Boelens
    Jeroen Boelens

    Jeroen Boelens

    Jeroen Boelens is regularly retained by clients to assist with contentious IP cases, including preliminary injunction proceedings, infringement disputes and litigation related to contractual breaches. His client list notably features a mix of luxury goods companies and financial institutions.

    • Jeroen Boelens thinks outside the box and is a true fighter for the rights of his clients.

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