Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands
What the team is known for
Leeway is particularly popular with clients from the retail and fashion industries. The law firm is active in a number of non-contentious matters, including assisting clients with commercial IP agreements. The team also represents clients in contentious matters, such as trade mark opposition and invalidity proceedings and design rights infringement cases.
Strengths
"Leeway is always quick in translating complex matters into a pragmatic approach."
"Leeway has a strong commercial sense, the lawyers are interested in the business goal behind the conflict and able to make it part of their advice."
"The firm is extremely committed, quick, thoughtful and thorough."
Work highlights
Leeway assisted Warner Bros. Entertainment with trade mark prosecution and protection in the Benelux region.
Notable practitioners
Michiel Odink advises clients on trade mark and copyright infringement matters, as well as acting on domain name and unfair competition mandates. "Michiel is knowledgeable and is appreciated for his pragmatism."
Marga Verwoert advises clients from the fashion and retail sectors on contentious matters related to trade mark and copyright law. "Marga Verwoert is very much interested in the business strategy, which enables smart decision making."
