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Clairfort’s IP team received two silver and two bronze rankings in the 2026 WTR list (World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals); a bronze ranking for our firm and individual rankings for our three IP partners.
Thank you to our wonderful clients and the international lawyers we work with for their continued confidence in our firm!
Here is what WTR writes about our team:
Silver – Individuals
Clairfort Advocaten has carved out a reputation as a boutique powerhouse in IP law. With a team of eight lawyers, the firm combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, client-focused approach.
Steering the ship is founding partner and recognised trademark authority Evert van Gelderen. His practice blends litigation with strategic advisory, guiding clients through enforcement actions and complex commercial negotiations. His sector focus in fashion and luxury, consumer goods, and sports and media, reflects his ability to align IP strategy with industry dynamics. A frequent lecturer and contributor to leading IP publications, he is as much a thought leader as he is a litigator.
Tjibbe Fokkens brings two decades of experience and a reputation for handling intricate international IP disputes. His expertise in parallel imports, cross-border distribution networks, and coordinated infringement actions positions him as a go-to advisor for global brands.
Elise Menkhorst adds depth to the team with her focus on complex trademark disputes and advertising law. Known for her meticulous approach and ability to craft tailored solutions, she advises on both contentious and transactional matters, negotiating agreements that maximise the commercial potential of IP assets.
WTR1000 is a leading research guide that annually publishes leading lawyers in trademark law in more than 80 countries around the world. The lawyers listed in the guide are selected through independent research, with extensive feedback solicited from clients and peers.
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