Bart Schweitzer

Bart Schweitzer is a BMM-certified (Benelux) and registered European Trademark Attorney with 20+ years of experience in intellectual property law.

Bart specialises in advising on the strategic management of trademark, design and domain name portfolios. He is highly client-focused and is known for his pragmatic and effective problem-solving approach.

Career history

Bart joined Novagraaf in 2005. As a Senior IP Consultant, he focuses on managing corporate accounts.

Work highlights

Bart’s expertise ranges from trademark and design law to copyright and domain names, with a particular focus on the FMCG, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Memberships

Bart is a member of the BMM Association Certification Committee. The BMM certification is a recognised quality mark for trademark attorneys in the Benelux.

Honours

Bart is recommended in the World Trademark Review WTR 1000 (2018–2026 editions):

• "Gracing the firm with extensive experience in brand strategy and enforcement, Bart is advisory hub and sought after counsel for industry giants seeking support with complex trademark matters." (WTR 1000, 2026)
• 'Schweitzer has the ear of a well-known consumer electronics company and assists them with all of their strategic trademark work' (WTR 1000, 2025)
• 'Schweitzer has been supporting a multinational organic food company with strategic advice.' (WTR 1000, 2023 edition)
• 'Bart’s absolute understanding of the portfolios he works on means that his advice comes from what he determines is best for the company, rather than what is easiest to execute. He is absolutely trustworthy, remarkably approachable and dedicated – a great person to have by your side.' (WTR 1000, 2021 edition)
• 'Schweitzer is a strategic maestro for managing expansive IP portfolios.' (WTR 1000, 2020 edition)
• 'Schweitzer has a fine-milled understanding of the fashion, retail and media sectors and is an expert on copyright law and domain names, as well as trademarks.' (WTR 1000, 2019 edition)
• '“Rising star” Bart Schweitzer works with surgical precision and machine-like efficiency; he brandishes stellar know-how in trademarks and domain name matters.' (WTR 1000, 2018 edition)

Bart is recognised as a Netherlands Trademark Leader in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leaders Directory (2022 and 2023 editions).

Languages

• English
• Dutch

Areas of expertise

• Trademark registration and portfolio management
• Enforcement and prosecution
• Domain names
• Copyright