I used to be the managing director of an advertising agency. I created advertising campaigns, corporate identities and websites. Occasionally, I also composed and produced music for commercials and theatre productions.
I have first-hand experience in matters like copyright and trademark law, from shape to source code, from idea to augmented reality.
In 2015, I left the world of advertising to become an intellectual property lawyer. This was a logical step after all those years of seeing how necessary and useful it is to set up sound legal frameworks to protect creativity.
I also assist entrepreneurs with ICT and software law. I advise them on the drawing up of software contracts and conduct legal proceedings if necessary. I always try to find the best route to the most practical solution.
I also design legal documents. This is where my love of the law and graphic design merge seamlessly into one. Combining text and images makes it easier and quicker for everyone (even the judge) to convey, understand and remember a complicated legal case, so this is very beneficial.
I make music in my free time, and I also love skiing, climatology and cooking. I am married and have a son and two daughters: my most magnificent creations, and without any intellectual property rights!
Ancillary Positions
- Member of the disciplinary tribunal of VMHC Cartouche hockey club.
Memberships
- NVVIR, Netherlands Association for Information Technology and Law
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) – Leiden University
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) – Leiden University
Additional languages
- English
- German (spoken fluency)
Register Of Fields Of Law
I am registered in the register of areas of legal practice of the Netherlands Bar for the following principal and secondary legal areas:
- Intellectual Property
- Disciplinary law
This registration obliges me to obtain ten training points for each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards of the Netherlands Bar.
what our clients say about jeroen
Sylvia Timmermans: We are absolutely thrilled with the result. Nadine, Kimberley and Jeroen incorporated all our wishes into the Legal Design documents. The feedback from employees has been very positive. They appreciate that the documents are concise, clear, and well-structured—making them engaging to read.
Jeroen and Jasper were quick to make themselves extremely clear, and advised me not to roll out the system in the way I had envisaged as the risks were simply too great. Although I was naturally disappointed at first, I am glad to have received such open and honest advice.
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