Tobias has a broad litigation practice, with a particular focus on cross-border litigation, Supreme Court litigation, litigation before the European Courts of Justice and intellectual property law. This includes state aid litigation, soft IP litigation and Supreme Court patent litigation. In addition, Tobias is part of the De Brauw UPC team and is a registered UPC representative. Tobias regularly advises multinationals and foreign counsel on litigation strategies in the Benelux, the EU and beyond. He also provides strategic IP advice in complex M&amp;A transactions.

Tobias is considered one of the leading Dutch lawyers for IP infringement proceedings, before both the EUIPO and the Supreme Court. This covers trademarks, trade secrets dispute, copyright infringement cases and patent litigation. MIP named Tobias "Netherlands Practitioner of the Year" in 2022 and 2023.
Tobias’ team appear in the top tier of all leading rankings for IP. Legal500 explains how "the team [uniquely] combines its IP expertise with its litigation, corporate, and competition skills to provide a full service to both regional and international clients".
Legal500 calls Tobias Cohen Jehoram a "rock star with a formidable intellect, deep experience who provides pitch-perfect advice", before adding: "Tobias Cohen Jehoram is our go-to partner for high-stake trade mark matters. His knowledge and level of expertise is unrivalled. He is extremely pragmatic, business savvy and a lot of fun to work with. In addition, he is highly effective and efficient, leading to truly outstanding value for money. He is very accessible, with a fantastic sense of humor. Always a pleasure to work with!"
Chambers 2023: Tobias Cohen Jehoram is one of the leading Dutch lawyers for trade mark litigation proceedings, both before the EUIPO and before the Supreme Court. He also offers notable experience in trade secret disputes, copyright infringement cases and parallel import proceedings. According to one client, Tobias "has good authority in the eyes of a judge to outline why to follow one argument and not the other." 
Who's Who Legal ranks Tobias as "EMEA Global Elite Thought Leader", adding: "Tobias Cohen Jehoram at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is 'still top of the bill', remark impressed sources who add he is a 'renowned professor of trademark law".
World Trademark Review notes that Tobias "thrives on a challenge and is sought out for the most complex big-ticket disputes. His client roster includes prominent Dutch national companies, along with high-profile foreign corporations" and "One of its top stars, Tobias Cohen Jehoram is an outstanding and well-respected lawyer who achieves excellent results. Tobias is one of the most prominent figures on the market (…)." 
IAM PATENT 1000: "Making his debut in the IAM Patent 1000 this year, Tobias Cohen Jehoram is a well-known figure and considered a leading IP litigator, particularly in the trademark space. He is a familiar face before all levels of the courts, frequently handling disputes at the Supreme Court, and has been involved in the bulk of cases pending before the highest court."

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Tobias Cohen Jehoram

Partner

Selmer is an experienced litigator, with a particular focus on intellectual property and commercial disputes. He handles complex cases before the Dutch courts, at all levels, arbitral institutions and the European Court of Justice. Selmer acts for clients across several industries including technology, life sciences, energy and fast moving consumer goods. Over the years, he was involved in a number of landmark cases. Selmer's practice is both national and international. He has worked from De Brauw's Singapore, London and Amsterdam offices. The league tables recognise Selmer as a rising star.

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Selmer Bergsma

Counsel

Anastasia has experience with both hard (patent law) and soft (trademark law) IP matters. She also has experience in large litigation matters.

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Anastasia Grishkova

Senior Associate

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek successfully represented Impossible Foods,
the market leader in the field of plant-based meat alternatives, located in
the US, in obtaining a preliminary pan-European injunction invoking Impossible
Foods's trademark "Impossible Burger" against Nestlé's use of
"Incredible Burger", as well as in a series of challenges initiated against its trademarks, before the EUIPO.

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek successfully represented Impossible Foods,the market leader in the field of plant-based meat alternatives, located inthe US, in obtaining a preliminary pan-European injunction invoking ImpossibleFoods's trademark "Impossible Burger" against Nestlé's use of"Incredible Burger", as well as in a series of challenges initiated against its trademarks, before the EUIPO.

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