Maarten Haak
Partner | Lawyer (Advocaat)
T +31 20 305 30 60
M +31 651 845 320
E mh@hoogenhaak.nl
Maarten Haak is a litigator with over 25 years of experience, with a focus on complex disputes involving trademarks, product design, trade secrets and related contracts. Chambers describes him as "a true strategist who combines business and legal perspectives". Legal 500 states that it "can recommend him for any must-win case" and recognizes Maarten as a leading partner in the field of intellectual property in the Netherlands. His former role as a deputy judge at the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal provides him with unique insight into procedural dynamics from a judge's perspective.
In addition to his focus on litigation, Maarten is editor of the leading Dutch IP journal Berichten Industriële Eigendom (BIE). He publishes and speaks regularly on procedural law and intellectual property.
What others say
“Maarten Haak is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and to-the-point.”
“Maarten Haak is known for his strategic thinking and collaborative spirit.”
“Maarten Haak is an outstanding lawyer with great knowledge of the subject matter, strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.”
“Maarten Haak knows what he is talking about and is very hands-on, open and constructive. He wants to find a solution and is a pleasure to work with.”
“Maarten Haak is a true strategist in difficult litigation. I admire him for his knowledge about procedural rules in lawsuits, which he takes pride to use to his advantage. Maarten can break difficult matters down in clear language. He dares to give a clear risk assessment which makes the discussion with the business so much easier.”
“Maarten Haak has everything I search for in a modern lawyer. He is a crystal clear communicator (able to explain any complex matter in a simple way), and a brilliant and creative litigator. I can recommend him for any must-win case. He has a good commercial sense, too.”
“Maarten Haak acts for a varied clientele, encompassing fashion, retail and sport, on trade mark disputes. Clients describe him as ‘an extremely smart, strategic, thorough and business-savvy lawyer’ and also appreciate his transparency, one saying: ‘I also like his honest approach, always giving the full picture.’”
Recent work
Acting for a fashion company against a European retailer in cross border trademark infringement proceedings.
Representing a plaintiff in an arbitration on the use and valuation of know how.
Enforcing IP rights in the product design of an iconic lamp (copyright, design, unfair competition) and related damages.
Drafting and negotiating license and distribution agreements.
Acting for a hospital chain in a cross border action on trademark and tradename rights.
Acting in oppositions, cancellation and invalidity actions before EUIPO and BOIP; and in appeal cases before the EU Court of Justice and the Benelux Court of Justice.
Arranging for an ex parte injunction and a pre-trial attachment of evidence.
Advising on parallel import of fast moving consumer goods.
Taking action against counterfeit products (anti-piracy).
Representing a global brand in an arbitration on an agency agreement.
Maarten has registered intellectual property as his principal legal practice area in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister). Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in this principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.