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DLA Piper LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper advises clients on infringement, opposition and revocation proceedings for patents, trade marks and copyrights. The law firm also has experience handling parallel import cases and anti-counterfeiting measures, as well as acting on plant variety rights. The team additionally assists with portfolio management matters. Clients frequently stem from the consumer goods, fashion, media, technology and manufacturing industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Societe Jas Hennessy & Co in trade mark infringement litigation, as well as subsequent appeal proceedings before the CJEU.

Strengths

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  • We are happy with the outcome and DLA Piper's way of working. We would certainly recommend the law firm to colleagues.

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  • You get the feeling that they really know everything.

    Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers put their finger on the key issues and help their clients to downsize matters to realistic portions. They act very promptly and are accurate on further developments in a case.

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  • The service DLA Piper provides is personalised and the lawyers are invested in the outcome.

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  • Our case is technically complex but DLA Piper keeps an overview while also exploring in depth.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Niels Mulder
    Niels Mulder

    Niels Mulder

    Niels Mulder advises clients on trade mark disputes and parallel import matters. He also represents clients in anti-counterfeiting measures and portfolio management matters.
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  • Alexander Tsoutsanis
    Alexander Tsoutsanis

    Alexander Tsoutsanis

    Alexander Tsoutsanis is active on IP infringement proceedings and the enforcement of trade marks and copyrights.

    • He is aware of the commercial position of the client and is able to implement legal possibilities into a strategic approach which brings the client the best position.

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  • Paul Reeskamp
    Paul Reeskamp

    Paul Reeskamp

    Paul Reeskamp advises clients from the technology, telecoms and industrial sectors on patent infringement and patent revocation proceedings, with further experience acting on UPC litigation matters.

    • Paul Reeskamp supports us throughout the process. He has in-depth knowledge with a practical example for every topic from his extensive experience.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (3)

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    Niels Mulder

    Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright

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  • Profile image of Alexander Tsoutsanis

    Alexander Tsoutsanis

    Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright

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