Visser Schaap & Kreijger > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

Visser Schaap & Kreijger
CONCERTGEBOUWPLEIN 19
1071 LM AMSTERDAM
Netherlands

Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment Tier 2

IP and media niche firm Visser Schaap & Kreijger is led by litigator Jacqueline Schaap, who focuses on freedom of speech, image rights, contract law, product placement and sponsoring mandates. IP virtuoso Dirk Visser is known for successfully representing clients in ground-breaking decisions in respect of anti-piracy in the music and film industries. Paul Kreijger works on matters that intersect IP and competition law, for example, copyrights and neighbouring rights. Recently promoted partner Patty De Leeuwe works closely with Visser and Schaap on various copyright, freedom of speech and defamation issues.

Practice head(s):

Jacqueline Schaap; Dirk Visser

Other key lawyers:

Paul Kreijger; Patty de Leeuwe

Testimonials

‘Jacqueline Schaap is a giant in the Dutch media and entertainment practice. No-nonsense legal advice based on decades of experience. Patty de Leeuwe is the rising star within the firm.’

‘The team at Visser Schaap & Kreijger are experts on IP law. They combine years of experience with practical knowledge of the market and are involved in consulting regarding any Dutch law development and EU implementations.’

‘The firm offers a monthly jurisprudence law breakfast to their clients, discussing court cases and rights developments, which is a perfect way to keep up to speed for clients involved in legal IP practice.’

‘We have been working with Visser Schaap & Kreijger for many years. Our main lawyer is Ms Jacqueline Schaap, who is an excellent advisor and well informed about our business. This means any cases or questions we bring to her are handled with care and precision.’

‘Visser Schaap & Kreijger is a niche IP law firm. The people working at Visser Schaap & Keijger have the right DNA to advise media companies and it is very nice to work with them. Services are of a very high level.’

‘The partners are accessible, keeping their clients informed by sharing information, organising sessions with updates on IP matters.’

‘I work with Jacqueline Schaap. She is direct, knows the business, the players and is very convincing and credible which is helpful in legal proceedings.

‘Jacqueline Shaap is very accessible and she responses very quickly when help is needed. Her advice is practical.’

Key clients

Endemol Shine Nederland

Talpa Network and Talpa TV

Universal Music and Universal media

Stichting Brein – anti piracy organisations and the MPA

Singel Publishers

DPG Media

NDP Dutch news Media Association

MediaMonks

Warner Bros. International television Nederland

KNVB

Mediahuis

Videma

Work highlights

  • Representing several organisations and holocaust survivors in injunction proceedings against Thierry Baudet, the leader of the political party FvD regarding his comparison during the COVID pandemic of unvaccinated persons with the position of the Jews during the Holocaust.
  • Representing the Amsterdam bar association in injunction proceedings against a tv-programme preventing the publication of certain confidential information.
  • Representing the tv producer Witte Geit and the broadcaster BNN VARA in injunction proceedings about a copyright infringement regarding a television series format.

Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 2

Visser Schaap & Kreijger frequently deals with infringements and strategies in the copyright contract law space, advising broadcasters, producers and publishers. Design protection is also a strength of the expanding practice. The experienced Dirk Visser co-heads the IP practice, with a background in acting for clients in landmark anti-piracy issues and expertise in collecting societies. Co-head Jacqueline Schaap is a seasoned litigator with a specialism in defamation and copyright issues. Paul Kreijger is the key contact for IP-related competition law issues, while recently promoted partner Patty De Leeuwe works on anti-counterfeiting and illegal merchandising matters for high-profile clients.

Practice head(s):

Jacqueline Schaap; Dirk Visser

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Extremely knowledgeable and always looking for the most practical solution.’

‘Everyone in the firm we have worked with is an expert in their field.’

‘The lawyers work together very well in a good and professional environment.’

‘Jacqueline Schaap has been a very great help. Her advice has always been excellent for the registrations of trade marks and defending of rights. She is a great defender and caretaker of IP.’

‘Great knowledge of IP and provides practical advice.’

‘Dirk Visser is one of the most relevant copyright law professors in The Netherlands. Together with Jacqueline Schaap and Paul Kreijger, they cover all relevant aspects in the soft IP field, including media law, privacy and competition and operate on a very high level.’

‘New partner Patty de Leeuwe should also be mentioned as very dedicated, very hard working and highly experienced. No matter how high the stakes, she will perform at her best and get the job done.’

Key clients

Heineken

H&M

Jumbo

Stichting Brein

Singel uitgevers

DPG Media

NDP Dutch news Media Association

Talpa Network and Talpa TV

Bol.com

KNVB

Mediahuis

SENA

Videma

Nestle Nederland

Fatboy

Elho

Work highlights

  • Representing Goliath in proceedings against Spin Master concerning an alleged infringement of the famous Rubik’s Cube.
  • Representing the anti-piracy organisation Stichting BREIN in proceedings against the largest Dutch access provider Ziggo.
  • Representing DPG Media in its successful defense against Blendle, a digital kiosk which demanded that DPG Media should continue to supply its content for distribution by Blendle.

The firm: The firm’s partners have years of experience in legal practice. They have worked in major law firms and a leading Dutch niche law firm. The firm’s clients include producers, national and international broadcasters, publishers, designers, retail corporations, trade mark owners, advertisers and non-profit organizations at home and abroad.

The firm’s lawyers advise, mediate and litigate at all levels, from preliminary relief proceedings through to the European Court of Justice. They deal exclusively with the areas in which they specialize. They also advise other lawyers and give second opinions and legal opinions. In addition, they draft contracts in areas such as copyright law, trade mark law, image rights law, databases, advertising, media, agency and distribution.

Visser Schaap & Kreijger was founded in 2015 and is has its registered office in Amsterdam.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Dirk VisserDirk.visser@ipmc.nl+31 20 723 8901
Paul KreijgerPaul.kreijger@ipmc.nl+31 20 723 8903
Jacqueline SchaapJacqueline.schaap@ipmc.nl+31 20 723 8902
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