‘IP law enables the rights holder to continue to develop his or her property, thereby stimulating growth and creativity, providing opportunities in addition to protection. ’
Jorien Wartena
- Trademarks & Designs
- Benelux Trademark and Design Attorney
- Associate
Jorien Wartena studied law at Leiden University, majoring in civil law, within which she specialized in intellectual property law. This sparked her interest in trademarks and designs.
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IP rights watch: avoid surprises
As an entrepreneur, you are constantly innovating and building your brand. But do you also keep track of what your competitors are doing in the IP field? Professional monitoring of patents and trademarks keeps you informed and prevents costly surprises.Continue reading
Beware of fraudulent invoices
In recent years, we have repeatedly warned against fraudulent invoices in this newsletter, a phenomenon that pops up from time to time.Continue reading
Enlarged Board of Appeal broadens concept of ‘prior art’ in G 1/23
On 2 July 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) ruled in case G 1/23, also known as the ‘Solar Cell’ case.Continue reading