Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
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Provided by NautaDutilh
Our Intellectual Property team works nationally and internationally, both at a Benelux and a European level. We work together with the global specialists in our network, which spans Europe, the U.S. and Asia. We frequently represent clients in the national courts in the Benelux and at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. We apply customs and excise litigation procedures in order to prevent the importation of infringing goods. Our spectrum of clients ranges from leading multinationals to innovative start-ups, covering such areas as consumer goods (e.g. luxury articles, fashion and food & drink) and the life sciences industry (e.g. medicines, medical aids, biotechnical products and healthcare). In addition, NautaDutilh is very active in the telecom, electronics and entertainment sectors.
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NautaDutilh has a strong focus on advising clients on trade mark and copyright infringement proceedings. The team acts for a number of clients from the life sciences, consumer goods, technology and finance industries. The law firm often assists with cancellation actions, enforcement proceedings and parallel import cases. Team members also have experience handling patent disputes.
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NautaDutilh represented the LEGO Group in preliminary injunction proceedings concerning trade mark, copyright and design right infringement accusations before the District Court of The Hague.
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NautaDutilh houses a smart team with a lot of expertise.
NautaDutilh distinguishes itself through its deep expertise in complex legal matters, specifically intellectual property and high-stakes litigation.
NautaDutilh demonstrated a strong grasp of the issues and provided well-structured, practical solutions throughout the process.
The team shows a solid understanding of our business context and tailors its advice accordingly.
The more complex or sophisticated the deal or issue gets, the more likely I will turn to NautaDutilh for IP.
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Charles Gielen has notable experience advising international clients on trade mark and copyright infringement proceedings.
Thijs van Aerde has a notable reputation for handling soft IP matters before the Dutch Supreme Court. He advises clients on trade mark disputes, trade name litigation and contentious copyright proceedings.
Thijs van Aerde is approachable, sharp and reliable. He quickly understands the core of an issue and gives clear, well-considered advice.
Thijs van Aerde is a highly capable and strategic lawyer who is a pleasure to work with because of his personal expertise and knowledge of the specific field we work in.
Thijs van Aerde is a great and diligent lawyer.
He is calm, collected and very pleasant to work with.
Thijs van Aerde is an excellent cassation lawyer. He can present complex matters clearly and concisely and knows what arguments are effective before the Supreme Court.
Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
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Richard Van Oerle
Fleur Folmer
Charles Gielen
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Belgium
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