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Managing Partner: Nele D’Halleweyn
Quick facts
Established

1920

Languages

Dutch, English, German, French

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Trade mark prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

Arnold & Siedsma is a full-service IP firm founded in 1920, offering a comprehensive range of services to protect and manage intellectual property. Our team of over 60 specialists, including patent attorneys, trademark and design attorneys, and legal experts, assist with the establishment of IP rights, advise on leveraging of IP, and represent clients in legal proceedings to enforce these rights.

With deep technical expertise across all major innovative sectors, our patent attorneys are equipped to handle even the most complex cases. In addition to patent services, we provide tailored IP strategy and management solutions, ensuring your innovations are safeguarded at every stage.

Arnold & Siedsma is a dedicated and experienced partner, committed to supporting you and your innovations every step of the way.

Last updated 21st November 2024

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key Practice Areas: Designs, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation, IP transactions, Patent office proceedings, Trade mark office proceedings

Key Sector Expertise: Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Construction & materials, Computer technology & services, Electronics, Food & beverage, Healthcare, ICT & software, Life sciences, Medical device, Universities & research, Telecommunication, Semiconductors, Robotics, Renewable energy, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Nanotechnology, Artificial intelligence, Mechanical

Address:
Bezuidenhoutseweg 57
The Hague
2594 AC
Tel:+31 70 365 48 33 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.arnold-siedsma.com

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Overview

Arnold & Siedsma is a well-regarded patent and trade mark attorney firm in the Benelux. The firm has a strong team of European patent attorneys, with expertise in fields such as chemistry, biotechnology, electronics, and engineering.  

Notable practitioners: Michiel Rijsdijk, Remco van Leeuwen, and Marlies Wiegerinck.

Arnold & Siedsma merged with Rouse Group in September 2025. Follow MIP's coverage of this firm here.

Testimonials

2026

"Arnold & Siedsma's IP litigation team combines strong legal analysis with practical, business-focused advice. They get up to speed quickly on the technology and the commercial context, then translate that into a clear strategy that prioritizes outcomes and cost control. I value how they communicate. They provide concise updates, explain options in plain language, and make it easy to make decisions under tight deadlines."

"Arnold & Siedsma’s IP filing and prosecution team is consistently organized, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. They provide clear, practical guidance on filing strategy and portfolio decisions, and they flag issues early, whether that is around claim scope, formalities, deadlines, or jurisdiction-specific requirements."

"Arnold & Siedsma’s IP advisory team gives clear, commercially grounded advice that is easy to act on. They take the time to understand our products, markets, and risk tolerance, then translate complex IP issues into practical options with a recommended path forward."

“Their advice on litigation is always practical and cost-efficient."

"The IP litigation team practice excels in handling intricate legal disputes, offering specialized knowledge and strategic insights that are crucial for navigating complex cases. Furthermore, they have a strong focus on understanding and meeting client needs, ensures personalized service and builds lasting relationships, setting the practice apart in terms of client satisfaction and loyalty."

"The team is very supportive in terms of filings and administration."

"This trademark practice stands out for its mix of strategic insight and cost-effective services. They are always quick to respond and considers the client's budget when providing a strategy."

"We appreciate the team’s pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Their advice is always clear, commercially minded, and easy to implement. They are responsive, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with."

"This trademark practice stands out for its mix of strategic insight and cost-effective services. They are always quick to respond and considers the client's budget when providing a strategy."

Robbert Keij

"Robbert Keij does well as an IP legal advisor because he combines strong technical understanding with clear, pragmatic legal judgment."

"Robbert distinguishes himself through a mix of accessibility, commercial intuition, and sincere investment in his client’s success."

Remco Van Leeuwen

"Remco always thinks along with the team, and we highly value his practical and business-oriented approach. His advice is clear, actionable, and tailored to our needs. He is responsive, reliable, easy and pleasant to work with."

 

2025

"Arnold & Siedsma always provides thorough and to-the-point advice."

"Excellent service and knowledge level."

"Fast, good and knowledgeable responses."

"Friendly, collaborative, responsive."

"Quick, knowledgeable, good team quality wise and very agreeable."

"They always provide you the best pragmatic solutions without lecturing you about the case. That works perfectly."

"They are knowledgeable."

"They provide commercially relevant advice which is client centric."

Linked Reviews
Patent

The firm represented a healthcare client in a patent litigation before the Unified Patent Court. It also acted for Van Doorn Container Parts B.V in its patent dispute.

Trade mark

Case studies show trade mark disputes and protection work. For example, the firm represented Karl Lagerfeld Group in enforcement and anti-counterfeiting matters.

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