Dominique Nijssen
IP Consultant
Amsterdam office
Dominique is a BMM-certified Trademark Attorney and Senior Advisor at Novagraaf. She specialises in providing clients with tailor-made advice on trademark availability and registerability, support for trademark oppositions and co-existence agreements, and advice on filing strategies and IP portfolio management best practices.
Career history
Dominique studied Law at Leiden University and specialised in intellectual property law after obtaining a master's degree in Information Law from the University of Amsterdam. During her studies, Dominique undertook internships at various renowned IP law firms before joining Novagraaf in 2016. At the start of 2022, Dominique obtained her professional training diploma from the Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law (BMM).
Work highlights
Dominique has a wide variety of experience in trademark searches, availability, and registration of trademarks, filing strategies, negotiations in infringement cases, conducting and advising in opposition proceedings, drafting coexistence agreements and managing IP portfolios.
Memberships
Dominique is a member of BMM.
Languages
- English
- Dutch
Areas of expertise
- Brands and designs
- Copyright
- Domain names
Industry specialisms
- Food & food technology
- Drinks/beverages
- Cosmetics & personal care
- Fashion & textiles
- Financial services
Honours
Dominique is a BMM Certified Trademark Attorney. BMM is a quality mark for trademark attorneys, created by the Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law.
Dominique has been named a 2025 Rising Star by IP Stars from Managing IP, an award that recognizes up-and-coming talent among the best intellectual property practitioners.