Boekx Advocaten has in-depth knowledge of media and journalism, as well as great strategic insight.
He is a very pragmatic lawyer who is not just in there for the win but to find a solution. He is very knowledgeable and experienced but also a very nice person to work with.
The team is always thinking of the most efficient solution, which I really appreciate.
We appreciate Boekx Advocaten’s depth of experience and knowledge combined with its agile team that is able to deliver services efficiently and effectively.
Diederik Stols stands out for his strategic foresight, technical precision and unwavering client focus.
Diederik Stols is our person-to-go for all IP enforcement in the Netherlands. We have been recommending Diederik to other professionals in the field, and everyone is happy with him.
Responsive, pragmatic, results-oriented.
Diederik Stols provided clear and refined analysis of the relevant issues, strongly supported by compelling precedent. As a negotiator he is diplomatic, constructive, tough, appropriately critical, and a strong defender of his clients’ interests.
Hidde Koenraad has excellent legal knowledge and a commercial approach to solving matters.
Boekx Advocaten have the ability to adapt and find solutions for complex problems.
Boekx Advocaten go the extra mile in order to win the case.
Boekx Advocaten is able to coordinate effectively with an international team of lawyers and clients. The team is acts quickly and is able to come up with innovative solutions.
The lawyers at Boekx Advocaten are always very responsive, to the point and set out a strategy from day one, making sure everything goes according to plan.
Boekx Advocaten work with determination and perseverence to achieve their goals.
With a practice that covers trade mark and copyright litigation in addition to advisory work, Boekx Advocaten is sought out by the retail (including e-commerce) and design sectors, and is also noted for its specialisation in plant variety law. The practice is led by ‘brilliant lawyer’ Diederik Stols, who advises sports apparel, consumer goods and entertainment clients on the spectrum of soft IP matters. Hidde Koenraad, described by one client as an ‘excellent attorney,’ handles both IP disputes and advises on the management of portfolios for automotive, life sciences and plant breeding sector clients.
Boekx is a go-to destination for a comprehensive suite of services that seamlessly blend registration, prosecution and litigation. Since 2017 its trademarks division has been a driving force, securing the trust of esteemed clients, and its global network of top-tier IP boutiques enhances the firm’s reach, making it a sound choice for international brand owners. Driving success is Hidde Koenraad. With expertise in trademark law, design law, copyright and domain name disputes, he can cover the full gamut of IP advice for a diverse clientele spanning the fast-moving consumer goods, automotive, fashion and life science industries. Lately, he has been instrumental in various matters for BMW and acts as their lead soft IP counsel in the Netherlands. Also on board is dedicated expert Diederik Stols. With specialised knowledge in the entertainment and cultural sectors, he is a leading authority on anti-counterfeiting efforts, notably for renowned brands such as OFF-WHITE.
Hidde and his team have always provided superior service with responsive communications and excellent advice for our clients. Working with the Boekx team on a number of matters has provided invaluable insight into how they handle representations in the EU.
The Boekx practice is very responsive and provides excellent advice and representation before European courts. They have the ability to focus on day-to-day issues in pending matters as well as highlight overall issues for our clients’ trade mark portfolios.
The ‘close-knit team’ at Boekx Advocaten is highlighted for ‘providing invaluable insight into how they handle representations in the EU.
Boekx Advocaten’s IP practice covers broad areas of IP, in sectors including the retail, design, automotive and airline industries. The firm has particular expertise in the field of media and can handle contentious and non-contentious content-related issues. Hidde Koenraad and practice head Diederik Stols are key individuals advising BMW on trade mark issues. Clients praise Stols for his ‘strategic’ thinking and the team’s ‘practical and down-to-earth mentality’ and also rate Fulco Blokhuis for ‘getting results’.
With a strong focus on media and IP matters, Boekx Advocaten provides expertise in online publishing, newspapers, magazines, TV and entertainment, and has a noted track record in defamation cases. Matthijs Kaaks and Otto Volgenant are the senior partners whose work includes acting for Professor Stijn Franken against De Telegraaf when it accused him of being a ‘postman’ for a notorious criminal. The paper was ordered to rectify the accusation and pay a substantial amount in damages. Other clients include the European Commission and Warner Bros TV.
