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Visser Schaap & Kreijger Offices
CONCERTGEBOUWPLEIN 19
1071 LM AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
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Visser Schaap & Kreijger > The Legal 500 Rankings
Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment Tier 2
Visser Schaap & Kreijger advises on a broad range of matters within the media and entertainment industry, including sponsoring and product placement, film production contracts and defamation cases. Heading the team, Jacqueline Schaap is a strong litigator who is recommended for IP-related matters. Dirk Visser leads the team alongside her; he is skilled at advising on antipiracy mandates within the music and film sectors. Patty de Leeuwe and Paul Kreijger are also lawyers to note. Kreijger regularly advises broadcasters and producers, while de Leeuwe is an expert at copyright matters.Practice head(s):
Jacqueline Schaap; Dirk Visser
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Visser Schaap & Kreijger is a professional, extremely qualified and dedicated law firm. It goes without saying that they understand the legal field. They have a very personal approach and provide step-by-step guidance.’
‘Jacqueline Schaap is a very skilled and competent IP lawyer.’
‘Visser Schaap & Kreijger is one of the leading Dutch firms in media and entertainment law.’Â
‘Visser Schaap & Kreijger stands out for its combination of IP law expertise with the practical knowledge of their clients’ businesses. The team has an excellent knowledge of the media market and what’s relevant for their client’s daily legal practice.’
‘They have extremely experienced lawyers who have very good knowledge of the industry. They also keep clients up to date on current and future legislation on a very regular basis.’
‘Jacqueline Schaap is an excellent advisor. The questions we bring to her are handled with care and precision. Her advice is practical, well-informed, timely and tailored to our needs.’
‘We highly appreciated the expertise of Dirk Visser. He is very helpful with keeping clients informed of IP developments.’
‘Jacqueline Schaap and Dirk Visser are well-known in their field. Jacqueline has vast experience and is currently also the Dean of the Amsterdam Bar Association. Dirk has a strong academic background as a professor of IP law at Leiden University.’
Key clients
Endemol Shine Nederland
Talpa Network
Universal Music and Universal Media
Stichting Brein
Singel Publishers
DPG Media
NDP Dutch News Media Association
Trinity Media
Warner Bros. International Television Nederland
Talpa TV
Mediahuis
Videma
NL Film
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of Talpa TV and Concept Street in relation to a conflict over a long-running reality tv show with a participant who wanted to have the show removed from television and streaming.
- Acting on behalf of several Holocaust survivors and Jewish organisations in the appeal case against Thierry Baudet, leader of the political party FvD in respect of his tweets in which he had compared coronavirus measures with the Holocaust.
- Successfully represented author Michel Houellebecq in preliminary injunction proceedings against KIRAC, in order to prevent the use of pornographic footage of Houellebecq.
Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 2
Described by a client as ‘one of the best IP boutiques in the Netherlands’, Visser Schaap & Kreijger is well versed in assisting clients with the protection and enforcement of their IP rights, acting for well-known media and publishing names in copyright infringement and licensing disputes, and in the licensing of IP for merchandising. Leading the team is Jacqueline Schaap, a specialist in copyright and defamation litigation, and Dirk Visser, who has extensive experience in anti-piracy matters tied to the film and music industries and collecting societies. Paul Kreijger is noted for his expertise in competition-related IP matters. Patty de Leeuwe focuses on platform liability and anti-piracy measures.Practice head(s):
Jacqueline Schaap; Dirk Visser
Other key lawyers:
Paul Kreijger; Patty de Leeuwe; Jasper Klopper
Testimonials
‘Visser Schaap & Kreijger is one of the best IP boutiques in the Netherlands. They have a tremendous expertise in IP law and are extremely efficient.’
‘Jacqueline Schaap is one of the best IP lawyers we know in Europe. Her knowledge of IP law is extraordinary, as are her skills as a litigator. It is better to have Jacqueline on your side in an IP case in the Netherlands. Patty de Leeuwe is also an exceptional lawyer and Dirk Visser has a great knowledge of IP law.’
‘Dirk Visser, Paul Kreijger, Jacqueline Schaap and the rest of the team are all very knowledgeable. They have a deep understanding of the business side. They provide excellent legal input and the best practical solutions.’
‘Visser Schaap & Kreijger is an extremely professional team with innovative legal approaches.’
‘Dirk Visser is a go-to person for copyright matters. Paul Kreijger is very apt at litigating matters. Jacqueline Schaap has a strong track record in steering away from trouble. Jasper Klopper is a very sophisticated trial and commercial lawyer.’
Key clients
Heineken
Porsche
Jumbo
Stichting Brein
Singel uitgevers
DPG Media
NDP
Talpa Network
Riviera Maison
KNVB
Mediahuis
SENA
Videma
Estate of Vangelis
Fiep Amsterdam
Work highlights
- Acted for Stichting BREIN in first instance proceedings against Ziggo in order to enforce new measures, such as to send warning letters to its own customers to prevent piracy online.
- Brought infringement proceedings on behalf of Muscle Meat (Olivier Richters) to prevent the further use of Muscle Meals on the basis of trade mark and trade name rights.
- Advised the collecting society Sena on whether it can continue to collect equitable remuneration for the transmission of ‘synchronisations’.
Visser Schaap & Kreijger > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Dirk Visser | Dirk.visser@ipmc.nl | +31 20 723 8901 | |
| Paul Kreijger | Paul.kreijger@ipmc.nl | +31 20 723 8903 | |
| Jacqueline Schaap | Jacqueline.schaap@ipmc.nl | +31 20 723 8902 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Paul Kreijger | Partner | View Profile |
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Jacqueline Schaap | Partner | View Profile |
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Dirk Visser | Partner | View Profile |