Abcor is a full service design and trademark agency specialized in legal advice and the protection of Intellectual Property rights. We are a strategic partner and provide short, clear-cut and practical advice.
In Dutch practice, businesses often invoke copyright to protect the shape of everyday goods, but model (design) law is far more appropriate for this aim.
In March, Lady Gaga released her latest album “Mayhem” and launched a worldwide tour, accompanied by extensive merchandise such as hoodies and caps. The visually distinctive MAYHEM logo appears in
Trade name law gives a business the right to act against another company using a similar name with only minor differences. It’s not just about whether the names look or
Design registration offers strong protection for product appearance, but success depends on the clarity and quality of the images submitted. EU authorities do not assess the validity or uniqueness of
In 2023, Berlin’s transport provider, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), sought registration of a sound mark for use in Class 39 (transport services): a sequence of four distinctive tones played in an
Geographical indications protect special wines (such as Champagne) or agricultural products (like Gouda cheese) that are produced in a specific regional way. To put it simply, it’s a quality label
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| “Abcor has a great team of professionals. With an understanding of business and marketing.” |
Henny Rietkerk
Compra BV – domainnames, apps and website design
| ADO Den Haag is a financially stable football organisation, structurally competing for European football in a full stadium. |
ADO Den Haag
Professional Dutch Football
For more than 20 years Ilfari has have made tailored luminaries.
Ilfari Decorative lighting
| We raise camping to a higher level and supply campsites and holiday parks worldwide with luxury safari tents.
Robin van Kooten |
Dancohr Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality skin care, pedicure and cosmetic products tailored to the needs of professional pedicures, podiatrists, beauticians and make-up artists.
Dancohr Corporation
Cosmetics
| As the network of the Netherlands we are passionate about offering secure, reliable and future-proof networks and services. |
KPN
Telecommunications
Philips is the manufacturer of a wide range of products, from consumer electronics to household appliances, and from security systems to semiconductors.
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
consumer electronics
Charities. The Mooi Mens label falls under the Heb & Houwen, Amsterdam Clothing Bank Foundation.
MOOI MENS
| Stichting Kledingbank Amsterdam |
André Kuipers is not only an astronaut and doctor but also an ambassador for charities.
Andre Kuipers
SpaceTalk – astronaut
We do not only look at the legal side of a case, but also take into account other business aspects such as marketing , social media, the consequences of product launches and of course the costs. We like to think and work out of the box with our client.
A vast majority of our lawyers are Certified European Trademark Attorneys. In the past, they have been working as in-house lawyers in corporate firms, including in advertising, consumer fast moving products and the pharmaceutical industry. Therefore their approach is often business oriented, practical and easy for our clients to understand.
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