Ms Marcoline van der Dussen > CMS > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Experienced patent litigator Rogier de Vrey leads the IP practice at CMS. De Vrey has expertise in media and sports as well as life sciences matters. Willem Hoorneman and attorney-at-law Marcoline van der Dussen are key contacts, with the latter an expert in the field of consumer goods and soft IP mandates. Yasar Celebi is a key associate. The team defends food suppliers in infringement and invalidity proceedings and works on applications for patent protection against counterfeiting. Additionally, the practice advises engineering and transport-sector companies on patent disputes.

Department head Rogier de Vrey reflects the multidisciplinary approach of CMS‘s Dutch IP set up; de Vrey advises media, sports and life sciences clients on patents, trade mark, unfair competition and trade secret matters. Patent specialist Willem Hoorneman is another name to note for his strategic and pragmatic work in the IP field. Advertising litigator Marcoline van der Dussen advises international companies in the field of consumer products, and associate Yasar Celebi is a key support on cross-border IP and intersecting competition law issues.

CMS‘s media, entertainment and sports team advises clients on commercial arrangements, corporate transactions and litigation in a range of industries, such as sports, advertising, film, gaming and social media. IP expert Rogier de Vrey focuses on disputes concerning the exploitation and enforcement of digital media rights. Sports law specialist Michiel Van Dijk advises sports  organisations, associations and international top athletes on a variety of sports mandates. Senior counsel Simon Sanders supports clients on the overlap between legal issues and technology, while Marcoline van der Dussen is a key support on media and advertising-related IP matters.