Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
Leeway is particularly popular with clients from the retail, entertainment and fashion industries. The law firm is active on a number of non-contentious matters, including assisting clients with commercial IP agreements and the management of IP portfolios. The team also represents clients in contentious matters, such as trade mark opposition and invalidity proceedings, copyright disputes and design rights infringement cases.
Strengths
The lawyers are willing to give everything and walk the extra mile.
I am very happy with Leeway's work. The team is easy to reach and has great knowledge.
Leeway's lawyers are bright, creative and amazingly easy to work with. The level of individual and joint expertise and experience is really remarkable.
Leeway is good at combining high-quality legal work with a good understanding of the client's commercial needs. The lawyers know the needs of clients and act accordingly.
I know that when it is needed, Leeway will get into action and deliver me the best possible result. It distinguishes itself by being extremely to the point, fast, hands-on, practical and accurate.
Work Highlights
Leeway represented Warner Bros. in trade mark prosecution and protection cases for its brands, including infringement proceedings.
Notable practitioners
Marga Verwoert advises clients from the fashion and retail sectors on contentious matters related to trade mark and copyright law, including infringement and enforcement proceedings. She additionally assists with the management of IP portfolios.
Marga Verwoert is a savvy litigator who can help clients navigating through complex legal matters.
She is highly experienced, has lots of industry-specific experience and brings a lot of value to her commercial clients.
She has a great understanding of the commercial needs of her clients and will always work towards a commercially sound solution.
Besides being very approachable, Marga is extremely strong and to the point. She can formulate the right things with precisely the right brevity and depth, and is very aware of a person's needs.
Michiel Odink advises clients on trade mark and copyright infringement matters, as well as opposition and enforcement proceedings. He regularly represents clients from the entertainment and fashion industries.
He understands the business of his client and knows the playing field.
Michiel Odink is very approachable and sharp as a knife regarding legal matters. He always delivers and has a good sense of our business, goals and vision.
He thrives on guiding ambitious businesses through complex, high-stakes decisions with commercially focused advice.
Michiel Odink is a lawyer who always works towards the best solution for his clients and will not be distracted by side issues that might actually not be important for the client.
His personality as a lawyer is characterised by sharp technical skills, an efficient approach and a deep commitment to understanding each client’s goals.