NautaDutilh’s IP team has an excellent reputation for its expertise in patent and trade mark litigation. The group is regularly instructed by prominent multinational companies and start-ups in a range of IP matters, with particular strength in the consumer and luxury goods sectors. Practice co-head Florence Verhoestraete is very highly regarded for her IP expertise and is sought after for her track record in advising on trade secrets, patents, trade marks and unfair competition disputes. Practice co-head Tanguy de Haan is ‘a truly superb IP litigator’. Sien Vandezande is a key contact.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Tanguy de Haan's proactive approach and clear, commercial advice have consistently aligned with our business objectives.'
- ‘Highly professional.'
- ‘Exceptional legal knowledge and experience paired with pragmatic business advice.'
- ‘Tanguy de Haan is an outstanding professional and very visible in the market.’
- ‘Tanguy de Haan is thorough, knowledgeable, service-oriented and a genuinely nice guy. So great to work with.’
- ‘You can tell how cohesive this team is and how well everyone works together. This results in an excellent and thoughtful work product.’
Key clients
- Allergan
- Belron (Carglass)
- Duslo
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Hästens
- ING Belgium
- LEGO
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- L’Oréal
- NIPRO
- Pernod Ricard (Chivas, Havana Club, Soho, The Absolut Company)
- PINK LADY
Work highlights
Assisted the holders of the reputed PINK LADY trade mark for apples with enforcing their rights, including obtaining pan-European injunctions against electronic cigarettes.
Represented L’Oréal before the EU General Court and Court of Justice in several trade mark disputes.
Represented Standard Industrie in a long-running patent dispute with a competitor.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sien Vandezande
Practice head
Florence Verhoestraete; Tanguy de Haan
Other key lawyers
Sien Vandezande