Our story

Knijff Trademark Attorneys is the leading international trademark firm in the Netherlands, protecting intellectual property for over 10,000 clients worldwide. With over 30 years of experience and more than 70 employees, we help high-profile companies with renowned brands, as well as scale-ups, and small and medium sized businesses to protect their identity and originality. Our trademark attorneys have the best legal expertise and specialised industry knowledge, for example in the fields of pharmaceuticals, horticulture, retail, and music.

We are leading in trademark protection of product names, company names, logos, and product design. From trademark availability searches to thorough protection in the Benelux, the European Union and the rest of the world. Knijff offers complete assistance with comprehensive services, including budget management, preparation of brand guides, and legalisation services.

In short, Knijff is your partner in strategic brand protection. Also, and especially, when things get tough.

Leading in strategic trademark protection

Social & Inclusive

When Marius Knijff and Miep Ras founded Knijff Trademark Attorneys in 1989, they made diversity and inclusivity key components in the company’s operations. More than three decades later, these pillars are still key at Knijff.

Knijff welcomes all skilled people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, religion, or age. 29% of the employees are men and 71% are women. As regards the partners, 56% are women and 44% are men. The tight-knit team from all sorts of backgrounds and beliefs make Knijff the solid and social company it is today.

  • Our recruitment, assessment, and pay policies are based on an individual’s potential, inquisitive mind, and willpower, creating a level playing field for all. We are all on the same team, a team that is all the stronger for its diversity. With so many different backgrounds and talents, Knijff offers an environment that is home to all and where all can flourish.

    Knijff is proud of its staff and committed to offering them the very best working conditions. These include a choice of working from home or the office, the offer of inhouse training or personal courses, or customised solutions in case of illness for instance. Staff turnover is very low, and many people have been with Knijff for a long time. Some of our staff have even returned to Knijff after a stay elsewhere.

  • Sustainability is key for the society in which we live. Knijff takes its responsibility very seriously indeed. We contribute wherever and whenever we can. That includes enabling our staff to work from home. And with fewer cars on the road, nature benefits.

    Waste reduction is another priority for us. Any waste is recycled or reused where possible. Since we introduced our digital office years ago, we have been able to drastically reduce our paper consumption.

    Sustainability features in all of our decisions. Our vehicle fleet consists almost entirely of electrical cars and we recently doubled the number of charging stations at the office, now serving both staff and visitors.

  • We sponsor and fund social and ecological projects such as our pro bono services to Europa Nostra and our contributions to School at Sea. Our annual business gifts are carefully selected to ensure that proceeds from their sale go to charity or contribute to creating a sustainable society. Such examples are the WakaWaka Powerbank and the Chilly’s Bottle.

    Knijff is committed to taking responsibility for its impact on man, the environment, and society, both now and in the future.

Visit us

 

Leeuwenveldseweg 12

1382 LX WEESP

The Netherlands

Contact us

Knijff Trademark Attorneys

P.O. Box 5054

1380 GB WEESP

The Netherlands

T: +31 294 490 900

info@knijff.com

KVK: 32048561

IBAN: NL58ABNA0564530786

VAT: NL007033199B01