BarentsKrans‘ trademark and designs team advises on all aspects of brand protection, enforcement, and portfolio management. Clients in the innovation and technology sectors rely on practice head Jaap Bremer, an experienced IP litigator with expertise in trademark and copyright disputes. Bremer's practice also includes non-contentious IP matters, notably the negotiation of licensing and distribution agreements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team at BarentsKrans is of an extremely high calibre across all areas of trade marks, copyright and design rights.’
- ‘Jaap Bremer is an established star. He combines top-quality legal skills with commercial pragmatism and is a real leader in this field.’
- ‘Availability and reliability of the team members and, in particular, Jan Jacobi, who can create a strong relationship based on trust and expertise.’
- ‘Straightforward and pragmatic approach of Jan Jacobi, who can propose creative solutions and arguments to meet the client's goal.’
- ‘Their experience stands out.'
Key clients
- KPN
- Visma Connect
- Lemax Inc.
- 1309767 Ontario
- Zwanenberg Food Group
- Twoinamillion B.V.
- Global (formerly Exterion Media)
Work highlights
Representing a Canadian company in a high-profile case on parallel trade against Volkswagen throughout multiple jurisdictions and courts, triggering potential referrals to the CJEU on the topic of sustainability in trademark law.
Representing a major telecoms provider in a dispute on unfair competition, notably on the use of the term ‘fibre optic cable’.
Representing a renowned confectionery brand in its battle against counterfeit packaging, resulting in an EU-wide operation and cooperation with the European Anti-Fraud Office.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jaap Bremer
Other key lawyers
Jan Jacobi