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LEGAL ADVICE
for
creators
& startups
Van Baren Legal Advice knows the specifics of intellectual property law and contract law and is here to help your business on its way. We can help you:
Arjen helped me creating a “Work For Hire” contract. He advised me on and researched all the details relevant to such a contract and was very pleasant to work with.
I needed Arjen for a project to advise me on US and UK intellectual property law. He also created outstanding Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. I appreciated a lot that Arjen not only did the things I asked for, but also explained his rationale and how they work, which for me is key. Arjen is knowledgeable and hard-working and I would happily hire him again on future projects.
Someone in my network recommended VBLA for a trademark registration in the Benelux. Arjen informed and advised us about the possibilities and limitations and guided us through the application process. The application for our logo was accepted, but the application for the brand name was rejected due to non-distinctiveness. Arjen successfully objected this decision of the Benelux office on our behalf, so that we obtained registration for our word mark as well.
Van Baren Legal Advice led the registration process of multiple global trademarks for my company. This included advising on criteria and requirements, preparing and submitting applications and coordinating the lengthy and complex process on our behalf. The service we received was clear, swift and professional.
I had just launched my business when I got in touch with Arjen and he was very patient and understanding. I felt like I could trust his judgement in the matter and he replied quickly to my questions. I would recommend Arjen, he is very professional but he also has a personal approach which I think most people prefer. Thanks Arjen!
I work in the creative services and was looking for someone with experience in this field to help review some contracts. Van Baren Legal Advice came highly recommended by another creative friend. Arjen was friendly, efficient and a breeze to work with. He patiently fielded all my questions and made fair and helpful recommendations in rapid time.
Arjen is very professional and always delivering according to timelines and objectives. He knows the legal system and his details so he can be creative to approach different problems from innovative points of views. Friendly, approachable and open, he gives confidence to anyone working with him.
Arjen has drafted various contracts for my startup. His advice is very much needed and useful, especially when you’re working in the creative industries and you are in need of professional legal advice or solid contracts. It saves you a lot of time, both now and in the future.
Yet again a new table in the collection of a major furniture outlet looked very much alike our own dinner table One. Since the manufacturer operates on the same market as we do, I decided to hire Arjen to take action against it. Due to Arjen’s thorough, pragmatic and consistent approach, the brand decided to withdraw the table from its collection. Next time I’ll certainly use Arjen’s services again.
Designs are often very personal and it is frustrating and damaging if someone uses your creations without your consent. Arjen provides thorough and clear advice about which registrations are useful in your situation and provides excellent guidance in the registration procedure itself.