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Expertise · Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property law for entrepreneurs and organisations.

Over time, many businesses develop valuable IP rights – such as a trade mark, a logo, software or content – without these always being properly registered or protected. We advise on the protection, enforcement and use of these rights, both when building and formalising an IP portfolio and when taking action against infringements. This includes, amongst other things, copyright, trade mark law, trade name law, design law and patent law. We also provide support in drafting licence and assignment agreements and other contractual arrangements that incorporate intellectual property rights. Are you facing an alleged infringement, or do you wish to take action against a third party yourself? In that case, we will assess your position and guide you through the necessary steps.

How we can help you

Creation and protection

  • Copyright and trade mark law
  • Use of trade names
  • Design rights and patent law
  • Registrations and filing strategies
  • Protection of logos, content, software and products
  • Contractual arrangements governing copyright and exploitation rights

Use and exploitation

  • Licence agreements
  • Transfer of copyright or usage rights
  • Franchise and distribution arrangements with an IP component
  • Use of trade marks by third parties
  • General terms and conditions or contract documentation containing IP provisions
  • Assessment of ownership of content, software and creations

Infringement and enforcement

  • Enforcement in the event of copyright or trademark infringement
  • letters of formal notice and negotiations
  • Defence against allegations of infringement
  • Domain name disputes
  • Online enforcement, such as takedown requests and platform notices

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Point of contact

Bente Brouwer LL.M.

As a corporate lawyer at The Legal Company, Bente supports a wide range of businesses in need of legal assistance.