Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
The team shows a solid understanding of our business context and tailors its advice accordingly.
NautaDutilh houses a smart team with a lot of expertise.
NautaDutilh demonstrated a strong grasp of the issues and provided well-structured, practical solutions throughout the process.
NautaDutilh distinguishes itself through its deep expertise in complex legal matters, specifically intellectual property and high-stakes litigation.
The more complex or sophisticated the deal or issue gets, the more likely I will turn to NautaDutilh for IP.
Work Highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
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 a great and diligent lawyer.
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.
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.