Mr Joran Spauwen > Kennedy Van der Laan > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Kennedy Van der Laan
MOLENWERF 16
1014 BG
P.O. Box 58188, 1040HD
Netherlands

Work Department

Intellectual Property & Media

Position

Partner

Career

Joran advises and litigates in Kennedy Van der Laan’s IP and media practice. He specializes in technology and information matters and is particularly experienced in digital business (platform and retail), the protection and commercialization of technology (R&D) and online copyright. Joran also deals with related regulatory issues and is a member of the data protection litigation team.

Work highlights include litigation on information disclosures in IP proceedings, representing platforms and ISPs in matters regarding disclosure requests for user information, representing and advising ISP’s in cases on filtering obligations, handling regulatory oversight in relation to rating information, structuring several technological collaborations and internationally enforcing patent and trade rights.

Memberships

Member of the Licensing Executives Society (LES)
Member of the Vereniging voor Media en Communicatierecht (VMC, Dutch Association for Media and Communication Law)
Member of the Vereniging voor Auteursrecht (VVA, Dutch Association for Copyright Law)

Education

The George Washington University, Intellectual Property Law (Summer Program at Max Planck Institute, Munich Program), 2010
Universiteit van Amsterdam, LLM Information Law, 2009
Universiteit Utrecht, LLM European Law (International Transactions and Corporate Practice), 2009
Universiteit Utrecht, LLB Law, 2007

 

Lawyer Rankings

Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights

Kennedy Van der Laan‘s ‘dynamic, forward-thinking’ offering has noteworthy expertise assisting its portfolio of renowned clients in the tech and advanced tech, media and internet, and fashion and luxury sectors in particular. The team’s IP capabilities includes handling high-profile trade mark infringement litigation, representing clients in complex and high-stakes matters regarding remuneration for inventions, and providing advice regarding brand protection on an ongoing basis. Maarten Schut specialises in tech and life sciences-related trade mark work, and Joran Spauwen‘s areas of focus include advising on IP aspects of complex transactions and contracts; the pair oversee the team. Sophie van Loon acts for international clients in copyright matters, Reindert van der Zaal is experienced in brand protection, and Alfred Meijboom has expertise in IT.

Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment

(Next Generation Partners)

Joran Spauwen – Kennedy Van der Laan

Kennedy Van der Laan provides comprehensive legal support to a diverse range of clients in the media and entertainment sector, including production companies, streaming services, broadcasters, and social media platforms. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with expertise covering defamation law, platform cases, environmental issues, copyright litigation, and regulatory compliance. Jens Van den Brink, head of the practice, specialises in media litigation and provides counsel on a broad spectrum of issues, with a particular focus on free speech, copyright, and digital matters. Other key members include Joran Spauwen, a specialist in content and technology, and Lotte Oranje, who is frequently sought by clients for advice on press publications and online content.