We are Brinkhof, a Netherlands-based European law firm with a strong focus on innovation, technology and market regulation.
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What others say about us:
"Brinkhof combines in-depth knowledge with practical advice. The team realizes that there is a commercial reality alongside the legal reality"
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Brinkhof is extremely strong in file knowledge, always prepares very well, which means there are few surprises and their attitude is often extremely sympathetic and respectful."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Many law firms litigate and advise - Brinkhof orchestrates. They excel in overseeing and handling complex multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. Advice is clear, business-focused, and always tailored to our needs."
Legal 500"The Brinkhof team understands and considers all angles of the cases."
Chambers & Partners - Global Guide 2026"Brinkhof's personal touch and care for our matters is second to none. Once the team is involved in a matter, I feel more at ease."
Chambers & Partners - Global Guide 2026"Brinkhof's strengths are its excellent legal know-how, knowledge of our business and practical focus on resolving trade mark disputes."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Brinkhof is a pre-eminent intellectual property practice in the Netherlands with an outstanding reputation in both soft IP and patent matters. It is one of the leading law firms for defending clients in patent infringement and invalidity cases, as well as representing clients in revocation litigation and before the UPC. the team has notable experience in patent licensing and portfolio matters, as well as questions concerning standard-essential patents. on the soft IP side, it is a top law firm for trade mark enforcement and prosecution matters. Team members also assist clients with EU copyright directives. The law firm is particularly popular with generic pharmaceutical companies, as well as representing clients form the telecommunications, technology, fashion, and food and beverage sectors. "
Chambers & Partners - Global Guide 2026"Brinkhof is a great team. The lawyers are very responsive, efficient and balanced in their advice."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Brinkhof is a pre-eminent intellectual property practice in the Netherlands with an outstanding reputation in both soft IP and patent matters. It is one of the leading law firms for defending clients in patent infringement and invalidity cases, as well as representing clients in revocation litigation and before the UPC. The team has notable experience in patent licensing and portfolio matters, as well as questions concerning standard-essential patents. On the soft IP side, it is a top law firm for trade mark enforcement and prosecution matters. Team members also assist clients with EU copyright directives. The law firm is particularly popular with generic pharmaceutical companies, as well as representing clients from the telecommunications, technology, fashion, and food and beverage sectors."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Brinkhof's team is incredibly legally savvy, direct and collaborative"
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"A popular choice with TMT sector clients, Brinkhof moves up in the rankings this year thanks to its experience defending clients in headline behavioural investigations. The law firm is also prominent in follow-on damages actions and appeals against authority decisions. The team has further experience in merger control filings."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Brinkhof is set apart by its rare combination of elite legal intellect and genuine modesty."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"The IP team at Brinkhof delivers very accurate advice. They handle everything from filing applications to oppositions and infringement matters in a highly professional way."
Legal 500"The Brinkhof team is very responsive. Their advice is always appropriately succinct and balanced. All individuals are a pleasure to work with."
Legal 500"The team at Brinkhof has a lot of experience in many sectors."
Legal 500"Brinkhof has a standout reputation across the full range of the TMT sector, offering market-leading expertise in matters concerning data protection, media law, telecommunications projects and technology regulations. The law firm advises on a number of high-profile and contentious data privacy matters, including the right to be forgotten, data breaches, the processing of data of minors and the use of website cookies. Additionally, the law firm acts on data exchanges and the use of data in live streaming, as well as advising on regulatory investigations and compliance. Brinkhof is a popular choice with media sector clients, representing them in highly publicized litigation concerning disinformation, defamation and freedom of information, as well as disputes relating to jurisdictional issues. The team advises clients on media regulations and drafting contracts. Brinkhof is also highly sought after for IT outsourcing matters, including licensing agreements and contract negotiations, but also in litigation proceedings. Moreover, the law firm handles complex matters in the telecommunications sector, including compliance with both Dutch and EU regulations and the roll-out of 5G and broadband networks. Additionally, team members represent clients in license fee disputes."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"We had an excellent experience working with Brinkhof. The communication was relaxed and pleasant, while at the same time, they were able to deliver highly complex advice."
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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.