{"id":567,"date":"2022-05-23T11:16:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T11:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concept.websus.net\/merkwerk\/?page_id=567"},"modified":"2026-09-11T10:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:23:41","slug":"over-ons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merkwerk.nl\/en\/over-ons\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We advise private individuals, SMEs, multinationals and intermediaries, such as solicitors and advertising agencies, on trademark search, trademark registration, trademark monitoring and the protection of trademarks, designs and trade names. We register and monitor trademarks worldwide and manage trade mark portfolios. You can also turn to us for assistance with trade mark infringements, disputes, contracts and licences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/strong>
To deliver genuine added value, we translate our experience and expertise into clear, practical and sound advice that helps our clients move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Committed<\/strong>
We place great value on a swift and personalised approach. That is why, even after trademarks have been registered, we remain closely and proactively involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert<\/strong>
We are highly qualified legal professionals with extensive experience. MerkWerk is a member of various professional associations. You can be assured of expert advice and appropriate support.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our professional associations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BMM<\/a><\/strong>
The Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law is our professional association; it promotes and safeguards the quality of its members\u2019 work, thereby ensuring expert advice and guidance on the registration of trade marks and designs, negotiations and any disputes that may arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTA<\/a><\/strong>
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is the international association of trademark consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIPPI <\/a>
<\/strong>The Association for Intellectual Property (VIE) is the Dutch branch of the international organisation Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propri\u00e9t\u00e9 Intellectuelle (AIPPI).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Team MerkWerk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mr. Ivo Haaijer
European trademark and design attorney<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n