Dentons‘ IP practice advises on trademarks, designs, copyrights, trade secrets, and anti-counterfeiting. The practice is led by Alexander Odle, a seasoned IP litigator and transaction expert, alongside Elze 't Hart, who joined in 2025 and brings know-how in data, technology, and AI governance. Alexander van Laaren continues to be key to the team, leading the in-house prosecution and portfolio management practice. Tom Brohm and 2024 arrival Hugo Brautigam both guide clients through soft IP matters.
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- ‘We are working with Tom Brohm, who has a very deep knowledge of intellectual property. We appreciate the fact that his responses to our queries are prompt, clear and practical.'
Key clients
- Foundation React
- ARROW CLASSIC ROCK radio station/CRN Management B.V.
- Zhejiang Zhengte Ltd
- Systemic Justice
- The Social Hub
- Municipality Amsterdam
- eKomi Holding GmbH
- J&J Snack Foods
- Velux Group
- Kontoor Brands, Inc
Work highlights
Representing the Dutch based, but globally operating, React Foundation and its famous brand owner members in their class actions in the Dutch courts.
Defending the EU design and copyrights of Zhejiang Zhengte Ltd, a Chinese producer and global reseller of outdoor living products.
Advised J&J Snack Foods’ subsidiary, The ICEE Company, on a distribution arrangement for the return of its SLUSH PUPPiE products in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg.
Practice head
Alexander Odle; Elze ‘t Hart
Other key lawyers
Tom Brohm; Alexander van Laaren; Hugo Brautigam