Van Rappard Minneboo Klingenberg > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

Van Rappard Minneboo Klingenberg
Herengracht 282
1016
BX
Netherlands

Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 3

The boutique intellectual property and IT firm Van Rappard Minneboo Klingenberg assists clients in acquiring and commercialising IT assets, enforcing IT rights, IT litigation and crafting commercial contracts, including outsourcing agreements. The team is under the joint leadership of Roald Minneboo, whose extensive IT knowledge spans SaaS agreements, outsourcing, software development, procurement and emerging tech including AI and virtual reality; Helmer Klingenberg, who focuses on IT-related business contracts like software licensing and cloud treatments, as well as day-to-day commercial issues for IT clients; and copyright expert Godert van Rappard, with significant litigation experience.

Practice head(s):

Roald Minneboo; Helmer Klingenberg; Godert van Rappard

Testimonials

‘Strong sector knowledge, excellent contract work and great litigation skills.’

‘Roald Minneboo is a leading IT law specialist. Godert van Rappard is a trustworthy go-to name, highly recommended.’

‘This is a top-tier IT law firm. Their IT knowledge is very deep and they know the IT landscape.’

‘Helmer Klingenberg is an exceptional IT lawyer and gets the best possible results. Roald Minneboo gets IT law in a way not many lawyers do. When Helmer and Roald combine forces, they achieve results that are nothing short of impressive.’

‘The team truly understands IT and commercial contracting. They know how to get the best possible deal under the given circumstances.’

‘Helmer Klingenberg is an excellent negotiator, and the combination of his legal and people skills is unrivalled. Roald Minneboo understands the business and is very pragmatic.’

‘The individuals comprising the team are extremely well-skilled and experienced. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘The firm is small enough to be solely comprised of pragmatic, driven individuals who maintain an excellent quality level, but big enough to provide the support their clients need.’

Key clients

June Technologies

Wunderman Thompson

Delft University of Technology

FedEx Express

The Blue Sky Group

BeeXact

Salvia BioElectronic

Appsolutely

Appical

Waterland

IZI Motive

Wereldhave

Achmea

Qualinx

Billy Grace

Circle Closet

Bangma Verpakkingen

Geostruct

Simacan

Felton

Stamhuis

Woonstichting SSW

Eneriso

Phrenos

ACE

The Greenboy Group

Health Monks

Today.rocks

Piano Couture

Dencom

Work highlights

  • Assisted June Technologies with a broad variety of IT and IP legal services, such as contracting & negotiations, IT implementations and data protection and cybersecurity issues.
  • Assisted Wunderman Thompson with a broad variety of IT and IP legal services, such as litigation, the conclusion of software licensing agreements, IT implementations, escrow agreements, other commercial IT contracts, data protection and cybersecurity.
  • Assisted FedEx Express with all of its IT-related procurement contracts, such as cloud computing agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, escrow agreements, software development agreements and other commercial IT agreements.

Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 4

The IP team at Van Rappard Minneboo Klingenberg brings ‘outstanding knowledge’ of trade mark and copyright law to the table for its clients, while also advising on matters at the intersection of soft IP and IT, and associated contractual matters. Helmer Klingenberg is the key contact for all manner of IP-related contracts, with additional experience in tackling complex IP litigation, and acting on trade mark and copyright disputes, alongside Godert van Rappard, a first port of call for many collective rights organisations. Roald Minneboo specialises in online copyright matters.

Practice head(s):

Helmer Klingenberg; Godert van Rappard; Roald Minneboo

Testimonials

‘This IP law firm in The Netherlands is simply the best. If you need top-tier IP legal services in The Netherlands, it is the one to call.’

‘Helmer Klingenberg is dedicated, intelligent, pragmatic and passionate about the cases he handles.’

‘VRMK stands out for their personal and human approach, combined with outstanding knowledge and open and direct communication.’

‘Godert van Rappard understands and acts on our business and interests. He stands out in his knowledge of law and the process at hand.’

Van Rappard Minneboo Klingenberg is excellent for IP work. The partners are the best in the field.’

‘Helmer Klingenberg is one of the best IP lawyers out there. He is smart, strategic and very good in complex and sensitive situations.’

Key clients

Wunderman Thompson

FedEx Express

Pictoright

ACE

Circle Closet

Dynamic Credit

HealthMonks

Billy Grace

Simacan

De Club

Interpolis

EnerIso

Kumpany

Greenboy Group

Moongro

Bangma Verpakkingen

Spryng

Appical

Phrenos

Work highlights

  • Assisted Wunderman Thompson with questions revolving around trade marks, copyrights, online advertising and IP licensing agreements.
  • Acted for Pictoright in an international copyright infringement case against a large retailer and its suppliers.
  • Advised FedEx Express on the drafting and negotiating of a full range of commercial agreements that contain cross-border IP arrangements.