Expertise
Iris has registered the following principal legal practice area in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):
- Intellectual Property Law
Based on this registration, she is required to obtain ten training credits per calender year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.
‘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.’
‘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.’
Iris is a member of ECTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee and, in that role, advises on European legislation in the field of combating counterfeiting. She also organises workshops and represents brand owners at customs days, among other events. Iris has successfully completed the S.K. Martens training programme for IP specialists.
Iris van der Wal specialises in intellectual property law and advertising law. She advises and litigates for national and international clients in various sectors, such as fashion, food, media and technology. In doing so, she helps companies protect their intellectual property rights, products and reputation.
In her practice, Iris handles cases in the field of involving trademark law, design law, copyright law, trade names, domain names and advertising. Iris combines legal expertise with a pragmatic approach:
analytical, sharp and solution-focused. She clearly identifies legal risks and translates them into practical advice. She is also persuasive and effective in litigation and negotiations.
Specialisms:
- Trademark law, design law, copyright law and and trade name law
- Advertising law and misleading communication
- Combating counterfeiting and enforcing intellectual property rights
- Proceedings before the Dutch courts, the BOIP and the EUIPO
- Advice in the field of technology and innovation
Expertise
Iris has registered the following principal legal practice area in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):
- Intellectual Property Law
Based on this registration, she is required to obtain ten training credits per calender year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.
‘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.’
‘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.’
Iris is a member of ECTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee and, in that role, advises on European legislation in the field of combating counterfeiting. She also organises workshops and represents brand owners at customs days, among other events. Iris has successfully completed the S.K. Martens training programme for IP specialists.
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