Taylor Wessing‘s offering is known for its abilities assisting its clientele in matters spanning brand protection, advertising, copyright, and media issues. Maarten Rijks is based in Eindhoven and is equipped to act for clients in copyright litigation, anti-counterfeiting and contracting matters, amongst other areas. Wim Maas is a commercial litigator with specialisms spanning tech, biotech and pharma. The pair co-lead the cohort and are considered ’top of the bill IP litigators’ by clients. Margot van Gerwen is a key name in the team.
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‘They provide excellent advice and have a profound knowledge of the IP field. They are always very innovative in introducing new benefits for their clients.’
‘I usually work with Maarten Rijks, and he is an excellent professional with years of experience and an outstanding command of IP law. With Maarten you know you are always in good hands.’
‘The team is excellent. They are fast and specific in advice. A must-have help for every retailer!’
‘The teams has in-depth knowledge of the various IP-rights and is capable of advising across all industry sectors. They have a very strong litigation practice.’
‘Wim Maas and Maarten Rijks are top of the bill IP litigators.’
‘A great IP team led by Wim Maas, both for patents and for soft IP. A broad practice, capable before national courts and the UPC. They handle interesting cases, and I recommend them to others.'
‘I have worked extensively with Wim Maas, Charlotte Garnitsch, Margot van Gerwen, Maarten Rijks and Mark Goorts. They are all great and approachable lawyers who are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Maarten Rijks is an amazing litigator and negotiator. His down-to-earth personality and fast thinking make him an indispensable partner in the Netherlands.’
Key clients
- Homefashion Group
- Van Haren Schoenen B.V.
- PSV Eindhoven
- Trust International B.V.
- Van Bommel Shoes
- Heijmans
- VDL Group
- Borek
- EasySofa
- L-founders of loyalty
Work highlights
Representing the client regarding trade mark infringement and validity and unfair competition at the Benelux Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
Representing the client regarding the invalidity of copyrights.
Represented the client in IP litigation at the District Court of The Hague regarding several registered design rights and copyrights.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Maarten Rijks; Wim Maas
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Garnitsch; Margot van Gerwen; Mark Goorts