Mr Thomas Berendsen > LXA Attorneys > 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

LXA Attorneys
Pettelaarpark 101
5216PR 's-Hertogenbosch
Netherlands

Work Department

IP/IT and Privacy

Position

Partner

Career

Thomas Berendsen joined LXA Attorneys in 2013 and is heading the IP/IT and Privacy department of LXA.

Thomas is specialized in intellectual property law, with a focus on trade mark, copyright, design law and patent law. Furthermore, Thomas has a vast experience in the field of misleading and comparative advertising, passing off and ICT (Information Communication Technology) matters.

In addition, Thomas is responsible for the LXA’s membership of the INCOPRO Legal Network, enabling LXA to combine its legal services in the fight against counterfeit with state-of-the-art online solutions, as part of a network of legal experts in the field.

Memberships

Thomas is a member of the Benelux Association of Trademark and Design law, Thomas is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA). Prior to becoming member of the IBA, Thomas was member of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). He is also member of the European Community Trademark Association (ECTA). He is a regular speaker at conferences of these organizations.

Lawyer Rankings

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

LXA Attorneys adopts an ‘aggressive but effective approach’ to anti-counterfeiting proceedings, assisting notable fashion labels with disputes concerning fake products, and also representing a variety of clients in trade mark and copyright infringement disputes. Thomas Berendsen heads the practice, handling IP disputes for start-ups and fintech clients, with anti-counterfeiting and trade mark advice being the central facets of Gie van den Broek‘s practice. Fleur Boom and Iris van der Wal are further names to note for contentious soft IP matters.