Britt Beumer
Intellectual property & IT and ICT law
Britt joined Fruytier Lawyers in Business as a paralegal in 2023. On February 28, 2024, she was admitted to the bar.
In 2022, she completed her master’s degree in Law at VU University Amsterdam, where she combined the specializations in Private Law and “Internet, Intellectual Property Law, and ICT.” During her bachelor’s program, she spent a semester studying at Aberystwyth University in Wales, where her interest in intellectual property law was sparked. To further deepen her knowledge and develop her skills in this area of law, she gained relevant work experience at two law firms specializing in intellectual property law, among other things.
In her free time, Britt enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also believes it’s important to stay fit, so you can often find her at the gym after work.
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Britt IN DETAIL
- Education: Master's degree in Law at VU University Amsterdam and Aberystwyth University in Wales
- Language skills: Dutch and English
- Lawyer since: 2024
- Expertise: IT and ICT law and Intellectual Property
- Contact: [email protected] | +31(0) 205 210 130
TRACK RECORD BRITT
As an attorney, Britt advises on and litigates a wide range of (international) cases, from intellectual property law to IT law.
- Interim relief proceedings on behalf of software developers
- Dispute concerning copyright and trademark infringement of designer furniture
- Settlement in the field of trademark infringement
- Various proceedings before the BBIE & EUIPO
More cases handled by Britt
- Britt represented an IT supplier in proceedings before the small claims court against a client regarding an alleged breach of the duty of care, outstanding invoices, and damages.
- Britt represented the owner of an online equestrian apparel store in a dispute with a competitor over copyright infringement, design right infringement, and slavish imitation of clothing, which was settled.
- Britt represents a wholesaler of jewelry and accessories in various infringement cases, in which settlements are often successfully reached.
- Britt regularly represents various trademark owners in opposition and invalidation proceedings before the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), acting on behalf of both the opponent and the defendant.
- Britt represented the developer of a digital platform for hotels in a dispute with a competitor over unauthorized comparative advertising, in which a settlement was reached.
- Britt represents a seller in proceedings against a competitor regarding alleged unfair trade practices and comparative advertising.
BRITT IN THE MEDIA
- Netherlands: Intellectual Property Rights for Start-Ups – HG.org
- Hoe ver kan de AP gaan tegen Clearview AI? – VAST-online
- Parallel trade and attrition – Lexology.
- Handelsnaam versus merknaam: Wat is het verschil voor ondernemers? – Het Ondernemersbelang.
- Handelsnaam of merknaam: wat is het verschil? – Kijkopnoord-holland