Raquel Alvarez graduated in 2010 at the Leiden University and has already gained wide experience as a trademark attorney, both in-house for a large multinational in the beer industry and at a trademark firm in Amsterdam.
From the The Hague office, Raquel manages the trademark portfolio of various national and international clients. Raquel is a registered EU trademark attorney and a certified Benelux trademark and design attorney.
Working experience
Trademark and Design Attorney, V.O. (present)
Trademark and Design Attorney, Novagraaf Nederland B.V. (2015 – 2019)
Associate IP Counsel, SABMIller International B.V. (2013 – 2015)
“Noëlle Wolfs and Raquel Alvarez are the go-to points of contact for these global clients. They act immediately on urgent mandates and know how to lay down the foundations to build successful brands.” (WTR 1000 – 2025)
Raquel Alvarez offers a polished and comprehensive service built on her extensive experience in-house at a significant multinational in the beer industry, as well as at an Amsterdam-based trademark firm. (WTR 1000 – 2022)
Professional & Community Activities
Member of the Benelux Association for Trademarks and Designs (BMM)
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