Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Other

Mr
Pieter
de Ruijter

Partner & Trade Mark Attorney

Amsterdam Office

Trade marks

Telephone. +31(0) 20 809 5628
Mobile. +31(0) 614 401 662
Email. [email protected]
Vcard
Linkedin

Experience

Pieter has a vast knowledge of the many aspects of IP, focusing on strategic management, clearance, protection, enforcement and exploitation of trade marks and designs. Because of his interest in and good feeling about technical aspects as well, possible patent related opportunities are not forgotten. As a passionate, open-minded, accessible, skilled discussion partner for all different kinds of clients, whether small or large, easy or complex, Pieter is easily able to adapt to each situation and have conversations at all levels. With the usual dose of creativity and out-of-the box thinking Pieter is always looking for a pragmatic and value-added solution to satisfy the clients and their commercial and strategic goals.

Specialisms

Industries

Services

Qualifications

Trade Mark Attorney

Benelux
Europe

LAW DEGREE

Dutch law, specialising in Intellectual Property

Recognition

WTR 1000

Highly recommended for his “approachable and hands-on manner”, Pieter de Ruijter “has an excellent grasp of the law and is always willing to brainstorm. He gives a great deal of comfort to those burdened with branding concerns” (2021); "Pieter de Ruijter is a knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy adviser, who thinks outside the box, in order to push legal boundaries and find creative solutions for clients" (2020); "De Ruijter shines on strategic portfolio management and rationalisation, as well as oppositions and infringements" (2019); "De Ruijter has a nuanced grasp of design rights issues" (2018); “An excellent attorney who takes a big-picture view of cases and who can be totally relied on”, "Pieter de Ruijter adroitly manages the weightiest portfolios for global heavy hitters.” (2017); “Strategic kingpin handling a raft of corporate titans’ sprawling portfolios and KOs their complex conundrums” (2016); “Highly creative when it comes to clever IP strategies” (2015).

View recognition online

MIP IP STARS

Trade mark star 2020/21

View recognition online

Publications

WTR Global Leaders 2024

View publication online

Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings - IP Stars 2024

View publication online

Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024

View publication online

Leader's League Rankings 2023

View publication online

IP Stars 2023

View publication online

WTR 1000 2023

View publication online

World Trademark Review 1000 2022

View publication online

WTR 1000 2021

View publication online

MIP IP Stars 2020

View publication online

WTR 1000 2020

View publication online

WTR 1000 2019

View publication online

Conferences: 2022

19th May 2022

HGF Complete webinar: comparison of registered and unregistered design rights procedures before the EUIPO and UKIPO

Speaker

Event details

30-04-2022

INTA Washington D.C.

Attended

Event details

Conferences: 2021

9th March 2021

IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe 2021

Attended

Event details

Conferences: 2020

26-09-2020

GRUR Annual Meeting Berlin

Attended

Event details

Conferences: 2019

3rd December 2019

IP in Retail Conference Amsterdam 2019

Speaker

Event details

18th May 2019

INTA 141st Annual Meeting 2019 - Boston

Attended

Event details

15-05-2019

INTA Boston

Attended

Event details

CSR

Pieter is a certified Benelux and European Trademark & Design Attorney, and he is member of the Benelux Association of Trademark and Design Law (BMM), the International Trademark Association (INTA) and MARQUES.

Other activities of Pieter are:

  • Lecturer vocational training of Benelux Trademark and Design Attorneys (BBMM)
  • Lecturer vocational training of Dutch Patent Attorneys (SBO)
  • Visiting lecturer University of Groningen (the Netherlands) Trademark & Design Law
  • Member PR & Communication Committee Benelux Association of Trademark and Design Law (BMM)
  • Speaker at congresses and seminars in the field of Intellectual Property
  • Publishing on subjects in the field of Intellectual Property, amongst others in WTR

Related News

Supreme Court holds that SKY marks were registered in bad faith

In a long-awaited judgment https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2021-0181-judgment.pdf, the Supreme Court allowed Skykick’s appeal, agreeing with the High Court that well-known broadcaster, Sky applied for a number of SKY marks in bad faith.  This …

Read article
Event - 9th August 2024

HGF's 10th Annual IP in Retail Conference 2024

HGF’s Annual IP in Retail Conference is back, and this year we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. The conferences will take place on the 18th of September in Manchester and …

Event details

HGF Nominated for Two Global IP Awards by IAM and WTR

We are proud to announce that HGF has been nominated for two awards at the upcoming Global IP Awards, hosted by IAM and WTR. The Awards ceremony will take place …

Read article
Event - 18th May - 22nd April 2024

INTA 2024 Annual Meeting Live

The HGF European team will be attending the INTA Annual Meeting Live, which will take place on 18th-22nd May 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will connect some of the …

Event details

How to Use IP Strategy to Tip the Odds in Your Favour

Porter’s Five Forces model [1] is just one example of a convenient model for exploring and understanding the forces at play in a competitive marketplace. Michael Porter’s Five Forces model …

Read article

Blog Series: IP Ingredients, Part 2: Sippin’ Success with Trade Marks

In the UK, trade marks and the food and drink industry have a long and rich heritage.  One of the most well known of these stories begins in 1876, when …

Read article

Leader's League Rankings 2023

We are happy to announce the Leaders League rankings for 2023 are now live, and HGF is basking in the spotlight with multiple mentions across various categories. This recognition reaffirms …

Read article

IP Stars 2023

After months of research, Managing IP has published the IP Stars list for 2023. HGF is delighted to have 23 attorneys from England, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands and Germany recognised and …

Read article
See all updates

Let's talk

If you would like to discuss how HGF could help you, contact one of our IP specialists.

Contact us