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LXA Attorneys

LXA Attorneys

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Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights

LXA Attorneys boasts a well-rounded IP practice with particular knowhow regarding copyright, trademarks, designs, brand protection, and anti-counterfeiting. The practice is driven by Thomas Berendsen, a trusted advisor to domestic and international clients on trademark, copyright, and design law, with additional proficiency in advertising and IT matters. Berendsen is supported by the ‘dependable’ Gie van den Broek and Iris van der Wal, who is well-regarded for her ’great knowledge of IP matters’.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Gie van den Broek is dependable and a great communicator. He is passionate about what he does, and it shows.’
  • ‘Thomas Berendsen and Gie Van de Broek are experts in their fields.'
  • ‘LXA thinks outside of the box and is an active partner with our company's anti-counterfeiting efforts. They are proactive and seek out targets to pursue rather than wait for the company to bring a matter to them.’
  • ‘Thomas Berendsen and his team deliver excellent quality within no time in such a way that each client can understand the matter and the steps that will be taken.’
  • ‘Iris van der Wal has great knowledge of IP matters in general and is dedicated and focused. Iris is always to the point and takes you by the hand to solve IP matters.’
  • ‘LXA’s IP group combines boutique agility with big‑law firepower. They stand out in EU and Benelux trademark prosecution, portfolio strategy, and fast, effective IP litigation.'

Key clients

  • Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd.
  • N-Brands
  • Only for Men (OFM B.V.)
  • McGregor Shoes B.V.
  • Mattel, Inc.
  • Vanquish Yachts B.V.
  • World Trade Fashion
  • Booleans B.V.

Work highlights

Advised Vanqish Yachts B.V. in a domain name procedure, based on the unauthorised use of trade marks and images protected by copyright.
Represented Only for Men (OFM B.V.) in proceedings in the first instance and appeal regarding the alleged infringement of trademark rights.
Represented World Trade Fashion B.V. in the General Court proceedings related to a trademark dispute.
Practice head

Thomas Berendsen

Other key lawyers

Gie van den Broek; Iris van der Wal; Maud van den Nieuwenhuijzen; Nicole Pijnenburg

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