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Clairfort welcomes Bonne Mulder to its Property & Construction team Construction lawCivil law Clairfort's Property & Construction team grew to nine specialists with the addition of Bonne Mulder. Mulder trained at a law firm in Amsterdam specialising in litigation and previously worked at a large accountancy firm before entering the legal profession. Adverit Zeist, Netherlands04 Oct 2026 Ezenia Coleman is undertaking an internship at Clairfort as part of the Intellectual Property, IT & Privacy team Intellectual property Ezenia Coleman, a law student from the University of San Francisco, describes her internship experience within Clairfort's IP team. She discusses her background in marketing and interest in intellectual property law, along with highlights from her time at the firm, including attending a court hearing. The article reflects on the educational and professional value of the internship. Adverit Zeist, Netherlands04 Oct 2026

Jan de Wrede and Pieter Verloop strengthen Clairfort's Corporate Law and M&A team Corporate law Clairfort announced the expansion of its Corporate Law and M&A team with the addition of two experienced attorneys, Pieter Verloop and Jan de Wrede. The move strengthens the firm's capacity in company law and M&A advisory work. Adverit Zeist, Netherlands04 Oct 2026 Puck Koster en Michelle van Dalen sworn in as attorneys-at-law Intellectual property Michelle van Dalen and Puck Koster were sworn in as attorneys-at-law at the Utrecht District Court. Both work within Clairfort's Intellectual Property, IT & Privacy team. Elise Menkhorst served as Michelle's patron, while Evert van Gelderen served as Puck's patron during the swearing-in process. Adverit Zeist, Netherlands04 Oct 2026

Can you monopolize a colour? On colours and their protection under trademark law. Intellectual property This article examines the legal proceedings initiated by 7-Eleven against Nike over alleged trademark infringement relating to colour use. It explores the broader question of whether and how a colour can be monopolised as a trademark. The piece discusses the criteria courts apply to assess distinctiveness of colour marks and the tension between protecting brand identity and preserving fair competition. It situates the dispute within existing EU and Benelux trademark case law on colour marks. By Marie De Wit · Adverit Zeist, Netherlands01 Sep 2026 Case report for MARQUES: Dutch court rules that Birkenstock sandals are protected by copyright Intellectual property This case report covers proceedings between Birkenstock and retail chain Scapino, in which Birkenstock claimed copyright protection for several of its iconic sandal models. The Dutch court's ruling addresses when a product design can meet the originality threshold required for copyright protection. The report discusses the reasoning behind extending copyright to footwear designs traditionally protected mainly by design rights. It highlights implications for brand owners seeking broader IP protection for product shapes. By Marie De Wit · Adverit Zeist, Netherlands01 Sep 2026

Clairfort IP team again in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World's Leading Trademark Professionals Intellectual property This article announces that Clairfort's IP team received two silver and two bronze rankings in the 2026 World Trademark Review 1000 list. It highlights recognition of the firm's trademark expertise on an international stage. The piece situates this achievement within the firm's ongoing investment in its Intellectual Property, IT & Privacy practice. It underscores the firm's continued visibility among leading trademark professionals worldwide. By Marie De Wit · Adverit Zeist, Netherlands01 Sep 2026 Liability limitation periods for hidden defects in consumer contracts Construction lawReal estate law This article discusses a ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal of 17 December 2024 concerning liability expiry periods for hidden defects under the AVA 2013 general terms and conditions used in Dutch construction contracts. The court found these expiry periods unreasonably onerous and unfair towards consumers, and therefore unenforceable against them. The piece explains the underlying dispute involving a homeowner and contractor, and contrasts the AVA 2013 expiry regime with statutory limitation periods under the Civil Code. It also considers the wider implications for the Dutch construction industry, since similar expiry clauses appear in most standard construction terms. By Marie De Wit · Adverit Zeist, Netherlands01 Sep 2026

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