Steffen Hagen

Steffen is knowledgeable in IP litigation and disputes, particularly in trademark and copyright infringement matters and brand enforcement strategy. He is also regularly involved on IP aspects in transactions and contracts. According to Chambers Europe, "Steffen Hagen is appreciated by clients for his creativity, and for the fact that he "understands our needs and is proactive and solution-oriented". Steffen has particular interest in customs seizures as well as ambush marketing and IP-related sports law. His clients include various A-rated brands and multinationals, particularly in the FMCG, online/media, pharma, and fashion and sports industry sectors.

• Assisting an FMCG multinational in trademark infringement disputes and opposition proceedings.
• Advising a global pharmaceutical company on IP restructuring matters.
• Assisting a market-leading agricultural company in a patent infringement dispute.
• Advising a well-known consumer goods brand on trademark issues and strategy, as well as commercial contracts/IP licensing.
• Assisting a large commercial sports company in distribution and contracting matters.
• Advising a global F&B company on marketing, advertising law and labelling regulations in connection with a new product launch.
• Assisting a large industrial products manufacturer on trademark and copyright infringement issues and anti-counterfeiting.
• Advising a global online/social media company on notice and takedown regarding third-party copyright infringement and misleading publications.

• "Up and Coming," Chambers Global, 2014
• "Up and Coming," Chambers Europe, 2014
• Netherlands: IP, Legal 500, 2014

• Dutch Bar Association (NOvA)
• International Trademark Association (INTA)
• Benelux Association of Trademark and Design Law (BMM)