How we can help you
We are lawyers and we have decades of knowledge and experience in protecting, exploiting and enforcing sustainable brands, ideas and formulas. We do this in various sectors such as beauty and cosmetics, design, sustainability, fashion, food, trade, hospitality and in the creative sector. We know the concepts and customs from these sectors and are aware of the interests at stake. This enables us to optimally help you with all legal problems that may arise. Our expertise focuses in particular on the following six subjects:
Ideas & Innovation
You’ve developed an idea, a concept or an innovation and you want to protect or exploit it properly. You might be wondering which steps to take to secure legal protection for your work, or whether you’re infringing on someone else’s rights. Or perhaps you’re already facing a situation where your idea or innovation has been copied – or you're being accused of violating someone else’s intellectual property.
More about Ideas & InnovationFranchise & Distribution
You’re growing your business through a franchise model or distribution network. That comes with specific legal questions – from drafting solid agreements to protecting your concept and brand. We help set up clear structures and support you in negotiations or disputes with franchisees, partners or suppliers. Legal support that keeps your business scalable and protected.
More about Franchise & DistributionCorporate & Contracts
You're an entrepreneur and you have questions about your corporate structure – such as which legal form best suits your situation. You might be navigating a merger or acquisition, or looking for legal guidance on various commercial contracts. You could also be facing broken-off negotiations or disputes with co-shareholders – for example about strategic decisions, profit distribution, or governance within the company. Employment-related issues may arise as well, such as dismissals or reorganisations.
More about Corporate & ContractsTrademarks & Design
You’ve created a brand, a logo, trademark or design and you are looking for protection of this intellectual property. Perhaps someone is infringing your trademark or design or you're being accused of doing so yourself. You might also be considering licensing or commercially exploiting your trademark or design, but you have questions about the legal implications. In all these situations we are able to assist you.
More about Trademarks & Design(Social) Media & Advertising
You’re an influencer, content creator, artist or entrepreneur active in (social) media and you have questions about what you can and can’t say. You may be unsure how to properly promote your (or someone else’s) products, or whether you're complying with advertising regulations. You might also be dealing with negative statements made by others, or facing issues around contracts, copyright, or privacy.
More about (Social) Media & AdvertisingDisputes & Litigation
You're facing a legal dispute and need professional support in handling a conflict or legal proceedings. Whether it's a business disagreement or a civil lawsuit, we provide the legal guidance needed to protect your interests and work towards a resolution. We assist you through every step – from assessing your legal position to representing you in the appropriate proceedings – and ensure you're well prepared throughout the process.
More about Disputes & LitigationDOEN Legal Blog
DOEN Legal Attending INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego
2 minFrom May 17 to 21, DOEN Legal will be attending the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego — the leading international networking event for intellectual property professionals.
Bert-Jan van den Akker speaks at BMM Spring Meeting
1 minLast week, our colleague Bert-Jan van den Akker was one of the speakers at the Spring Meeting of the BMM, the Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law.