クリストフェル法律事務所は、オランダおよび欧州連合における知的財産権の保護と執行を目指す日本企業やその他の利害関係者、そして法律事務所のために、信頼できる法的サポートを提供する日本の顧客専用のジャパンデスクを設立したことを誇りに思います。

 

At Christoffel Advocatuur, we are proud to introduce our Japan Desk — committed to serving Japanese companies and other stakeholders who wish to protect or enforce their intellectual property rights in the Netherlands and the European Union.

 

  • Deep expertise in European & Dutch IP law
    Our founder, Mr. Tjerk Sigterman, is registered in the Netherlands Bar Association for intellectual property law — particularly patent law — and has over ten years of experience handling complex cross‑border matters.

 

  • Pragmatic and strategic approach
    Whether you need litigation (invalidity, infringement, enforcement, licensing) or advisory work (risk assessment, contracts, strategy), we combine rigorous legal insight with practical business sense and respect for cultural and commercial norms.

 

  • Tailored support for Japanese‑Netherlands / Japan‑Europe relations
    We understand the unique concerns and considerations that Japanese entities may have when navigating European / Dutch IP systems — from translation issues, jurisdiction, cultural differences, procedural differences, to enforceability of rights.

 

What services does Christoffel Advocatuur offer to Japanese clients?

  • Coordinate and execute cross-EU IP strategy and enforcement, acting as the European Hub for your business, where needed assisted by local experts

  • Enforcing IP rights in the Netherlands / Europe

  • Advice on licensing, technology transfer, collaboration agreements

  • Conducting infringement investigations and enforcing IP via court procedures

  • Assessing risks (e.g. validity, freedom‑to‑operate) and advising on IP strategy

  • Supporting you in dealing with regulatory, procedural, and customs matters related to IP enforcement

 

Christoffel Advocatuur's values:

  • We offer clear, honest assessments — you will understand the chances, costs, and risks from the start. We carefully balance practical solutions with strategic insight and aim for longstanding relationships with our Japanese clients.

  • We respect cultural values such as transparency, reliability, and precision.

  • We aim to provide communication in both English and, where possible, in Japanese, to ensure mutual understanding. 

  • We can handle the full scope of matters, from advice, IP portfolio strategy to (if necessary) litigation.

 

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