Boutique firm Leeway brings core expertise in IP, franchising, and commercial agreements to the retail sector. As part of its IP focus, the firm is highly active in trademark, design, and copyright enforcement and prosecution. The practice is co-led by Michiel Odink, who advises major retailers on the full range of IP and commercial issues, and Marga Verwoert, an expert in design protection and disputes for the fashion and luxury sectors across the EU.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Action Nederland
- HEMA B.V.
- Longchamp SAS
- PVH Europe
- 10DAYS Wholesale
- Royal Boch BVBA
- Looplabb B.V.
- The Agent-C
- Mirage Retail Group (Miniso) B.V.
- Urban Outfitters (URBN Netherlands B.V.)
- VF Corporation (The North Face)
- Jumbo Supermarkten B.V.
Work highlights
Advised and represented European retailer Action on an ongoing basis in more than 20 files in 2025.
Aided 10DAYS on a range of matters, including the protection and management of its valuable portfolio, related contractual agreements, and the client’s trademark portfolio expansion to China.
Instructed regularly by multinational Casablanca Paris regarding enforcement strategies and copyright clearance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Michiel Odink; Marga Verwoert
Other key lawyers
Nini Blom; Lotte Rutgers