Tjibbe Fokkens is advocaat en associate partner intellectueel eigendom & reclamerecht.
Tjibbe Fokkens heeft meer dan 15 jaar ervaring op het gebied van het Intellectuele Eigendomsrecht (IE). Hij is zeer ervaren in IE-geschillenbehandeling en procesvoering, het adviseren over de beste manieren om intellectuele eigendom te beschermen en het opstellen van IE-gerelateerde contracten, zoals licentie- en samenwerkingsovereenkomsten.
Zijn belangrijkste specialisaties zijn het merkenrecht, modellenrechten, auteursrecht, handelsnaamrecht, domeinnamen, oneerlijke concurrentie en reclamerecht. Hij heeft ruime ervaring op het gebied van internationale IE-kwesties, waaronder de coördinatie van internationale inbreukzaken, grensoverschrijdende distributienetwerken en parallelhandel.
Tjibbe adviseert en vertegenwoordigt multinationals en andere bedrijven en organisaties, waaronder diverse bekende merken en winkelketens, ontwerpbureaus en overheidsinstanties. Hij combineert brede juridische kennis met een praktische en persoonlijke aanpak om uitstekende resultaten voor zijn cliënten te bereiken.
Tjibbe is lid van de Vereniging voor Auteursrecht (VvA), de Benelux Vereniging voor merken- en modellenrecht (BMM), MARQUES en de International Trademark Association (INTA).
Reviews in World Trademark Review en Chambers
“Tjibbe is an outstanding lawyer. Not only does he know all the tricks, but with his creativity, strategic sense and goal-oriented approach, he effortlessly adds value at the highest level.”
WTR 1000, 2023
”Tjibbe Fokkens acquits himself with distinction when coordinating large-scale parallel import programs and international infringement suits. His commercial mindset and customer-centric approach allow him to focus on what matters.” WTR 1000, 2022
Tjibbe Fokkens is “a lovely person with a business-oriented approach. He analyses each case and its possible solutions thoroughly before preparing an effective strategy, bearing in mind that enforcement procedures differ in each country. Tjibbe is well organised, practical and of immense value to any company”. WTR 1000, 2021
“Tjibbe Fokkens is “a highly skilled trademark litigator with an exemplary grasp of the core issues in any dispute. A great IP lawyer and person, he knows how to quickly translate his thoughts into practical solutions”. Focused on the commercial aims and objectives of his clients, few have come across a better practitioner.” WTR 1000, 2020
Tjibbe Fokkens handles IP and advertising law matters, acting for fashion accessories labels, international lifestyle brands and providers of industrial products. According to clients, he is “enthusiastic, positive, highly qualified, and a good communicator who has lots of relevant experience.” Chambers 2018
”Associate Tjibbe Fokkens has impressed clients with his ability to “respond very quickly with the right answer, advice or action.” He advises on a range of IP matters, including litigation, enforcement and international or cross-border issues related to product distribution networks.” Chambers 2017
”Tjibbe Fokkens specialises in handling copyright and trade mark infringement matters for retailers in the fashion and lifestyle, automotive and construction sectors. Clients say he is “very knowledgeable, and his advice is very succinct with a commercial focus. He’s also thorough, with a proactive approach.”” Chambers 2016
”Tjibbe Fokkens is appreciated by interviewees for the fact that “he is just so easy to work with – he tries to think with you about creative solutions and is willing to look outside the box to help with cases.”” Chambers 2014
