We are Brinkhof, a Netherlands-based European law firm with a strong focus on innovation, technology and market regulation.

About Brinkhof

We are a Netherlands-based European law firm with a strong focus on innovation, technology and market regulation. We assist global and domestic clients operating in sectors such as electronics, IT, media, internet, telecommunications, pharma/biotech and the healthcare sector. Within those markets, we advise and litigate before European and domestic courts and regulatory authorities in matters concerning patents, copyrights, trademarks and designs; as well as product, market and speech regulation, competition, IT/outsourcing, copyright, media and privacy. We have a single main office in Amsterdam but bring a truly European and global outlook, working extensively with international clients and law firms.

Practice areas

Brinkhof’s team of specialists covers a wide range of legal areas, including patent law and intellectual property, competition law, design law, privacy and related fields. We provide comprehensive support to our clients both nationally and internationally. By working in teams, we combine our knowledge and experience to deliver the best service and demonstrate the utmost commitment to each case.

What others say about us

"A good, compact law firm which is pragmatic and provides good advice."

Chambers and Partners Europe

"Brinkhof demonstrates an impressive ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters by asking the right questions.
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Chambers - Global 2025

"Brinkhof combines strong legal expertise with knowledge of the market and high sensitivity towards internal company politics."

Chambers Europe

"Brinkhof has one of the largest and most experienced dedicated IT-contracting practices in the Netherlands."

Legal500

"Within its focus areas, the firm’s team offers a broad variety of skills and expertise"

Chambers Europe

VOSSIUS BRINKHOF - UPC LITIGATORS

VOSSIUS BRINKHOF - UPC LITIGATORS

Brinkhof and Vossius have joined forces to jointly tackle the new challenges of the UPC (Unified Patent Court) and UPC litigation. With this strong combination of two international litigation practices, we ensure that the UPC system benefits our clients.

Our joint UPC teams have the necessary size and international knowledge and experience to operate effectively within this new European system.