Arlette Molenaar
“After nearly a decade on the market, boutique EQUIPP makes its debut in the WTR 1000 this year on a wave of praise for firm founder Arlette Molenaar. “Arlette is the best trademark attorney in the Netherlands and a go-to for Benelux matters. She excels at truly understanding what clients need and is constantly one step ahead when it comes to finding creative solutions that are easy to implement. She has a unique style of thinking that few other attorneys share.” With over two decades of experience, “Arlette is a very valuable partner to have, and she achieves fantastic results for her customers. She approaches every situation differently, but always in a pragmatic, commercially minded and speedy manner.”
EQUIPP SERVICES
- Worldwide IP protection
- Trademark clearance (searches)
- Trademark registration & prosecution
- Design registration & prosecution
- Advice on trademark issues
- Trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting
- Coexistence & settlement agreements
- Interim services
- Advice on copyright and trade name law
EQUIPP SERVICES
2014
Established
20+
50+
4
- - Dutch
- - French
- - English
- - German
OTHERS ABOUT EQUIPP
WTR1000 - The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals:
2025
Knowledgeable, efficient, and effective, Amsterdam-based EQUIPP is treasured by clients for its expertise across all aspects of intellectual property. Shining star and founding partner Arlette Molenaar garners effusive praise from peers and clients alike: “I rely on Arlette for all my clients’ trademark prosecution and contentious matters in the EU. I’ve been working on a global scale for over 40 years, and have worked with a lot of foreign associates, but now I rely on Arlette for it all.” Arlette is extremely responsive, her advice is always practical, and having worked in-house, she speaks the same language as her clients and knows what matters most to them when protecting their intangible assets.
2024
Compact IP boutique EQUIPP knows all about the business of a brand and is highly driven to give clients laser-focused, sector-specific advice. Far from focusing simply on getting rights on the register, the firm looks to build valuable portfolios that underpin patrons’ long-term business goals. Founding partner Arlette Molenaar is extremely responsive, and her advice is always practical and easy to implement. Having worked in-house, she understands the business implications of trademark protection
2023
“Arlette is the best trademark attorney in the Netherlands and a go-to for Benelux matters. She excels at truly understanding what clients need and is constantly one step ahead when it comes to finding creative solutions that are easy to implement. She has a unique style of thinking that few other attorneys share.” With over two decades of experience, “Arlette is a very valuable partner to have, and she achieves fantastic results for her customers. She approaches every situation differently, but always in a pragmatic, commercially minded and speedy manner.”
2022
“Operating out of bijou outfit EQUIPP, Arlette Molenaar is one of the top five trademark attorneys in the Benelux. There aren’t many with her degree of expertise. She marries in-depth knowledge of how various trademark offices operate with thorough awareness of her clients’ practical needs and a broad understanding of the bigger picture. She is the ideal practitioner to partner up with”.
2021
“Arlette Molenaar routinely receives glowing praise from the market and stands out as one of the most popular and talented trademark attorneys. Her advice is never less than straightforward, accurate and strategically straightforward”
2020
“Loved by her clients, EQUIPP’s Arlette Molenaar “is one of the best trademark attorneys in the Netherlands”. “She knows her clients’ portfolios inside out and manages them in the most cost-efficient ways. Always fast, pragmatic and to the point, Arlette masters dealing with complex cancellation and opposition proceedings and explains concepts in a simple but effective way.”
2019
“Arlette Molenaar is extremely knowledgeable and one of the best trademark attorneys in Benelux – and a particular master when it comes to oppositions. She sees the big picture and is fantastic at giving strategic advice as a result. She is friendly, kind, down to earth and an exceptionally hard worker who understands the needs of her clients”
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