Remco Klöters is an inspired and incisive intellectual property and media law attorney with over twenty years of experience.
He is an expert in (international) trademark law, trade name law, all aspects of copyright law, design law, in privacy issues and unlawful (press) publications.
Thorough, creative and tenacious, with the gift of the gab. Remco has very broad experience in litigating before civil courts, as well as in trademark disputes before the Benelux Intellectual Property Office and the EU Intellectual Property Office. In addition, he handles complaint proceedings before the Dutch Press Council and the Advertising Code Committee.
Remco is an active member of various international networks such as the International Trademark Association (INTA), including serving as vice-chair of the Parallel Import Committee in 2022 and 2023 and from 2024 as a member of the Enforcement Committee. For Marques, the European brand owner organization, Remco contributes to the objectives of the European Trademark Law and Practice Team.
Other associations:
- Benelux Association for Trademarks and Designs (BMM)
- Copyright Association (VvA)
- Association for Media and Communication (VMC)
- Association for Advertising Law (VvRr)
- Association for Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys (VIEPA).
In addition, Remco regularly publishes and speaks on various topics within his expertise and provides courses within Post Academic Education.
Clients describe Remco as approachable, with a fighter’s mentality and an intrinsic drive to achieve the very best for his clients.
Legal 500 (Intellectual Property): “very streetwise and experienced litigator”
Legal 500 (Intellectual Property): “Remco Klöters’ speed of thought and execution, his foresight, his negotiating abilities, and his written and verbal presentations were all highly impressive.”
Legal 500 (Media & Entertainment): “I would describe Remco Klöters as highly knowledgeable, pragmatic and always thinking about different approaches to any given solution. Dedication is a lifestyle for him.”
World Trademark Review 1000: “A street fighter in a gentleman’s suit.”
Cases
2024: In appeal before the Benelux Court of Justice, blocked a trademark filing based on bad faith
2024: Had a publication by a regional news medium declared unethical by the Dutch Press Council
2024: Stopped a rerun of the television programme “Stegeman op de Bres”
2024: Injunction obtained on the use of infringing signs and trade names and liability for damages determined
2023: Enforced rectification and “de-Google-ing” of an unlawful article in newspaper De Groene Amsterdammer
2023: Achieved full cost compensation in a dispute with a marketing agency
2023: Concluded six-year litigation before several courts over parallel (grey) imports with a settlement
2023: Achieved amendment of broadcasting contracts for cabaret shows
2022: Obtained compensation for using scenarios of a foreign television series for Dutch adaptation
2022: Obtained compensation for the unlawful use of interior designs for newly opened stores
2022: Had an article from newspaper AD classified as “inaccurate journalism” through complaint proceedings before the Press Council
2022: Negotiated compensation for a design firm after terminating a long-term agreement with a major eyewear brand
2021: Obtained removal of two articles on website GeenStijl and compensation for damage to the client’s honor, good name and reputation.