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Charlotte Garnitsch

Charlotte Garnitsch

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Charlotte Garnitsch is a partner in our IP team, with an impressive track record in both advising and litigation. With deep expertise across various areas of intellectual property, Charlotte first honed her skills in patent law, where she achieved remarkable results, before transitioning back to her roots in industrial design law — an area she originally began her career with and continues to find immensely rewarding.

In addition, Charlotte co-leads the team’s regulatory practice, providing strategic advice on a wide array of issues — from product labeling and marketing authorizations to navigating intricate regulatory landscapes. Charlotte excels in creating tailored legal strategies that help clients stay compliant and competitive.

She advises both national and international companies, with a focus on the sectors life sciences and retail. Her commitment to excellence and her enthusiasm for her work ensure that clients receive the highest level of service.

Charlotte, alongside Margot van Gerwen, represented Kwantum in the landmark ECJ case Kwantum/Vitra, a legal journey that spanned over a decade. This major case highlights Charlotte’s expertise in navigating complex and long-running IP disputes with finesse.

She is a co-author of the bookThe Enforcement Directive: Enforcement of IP Rights in the Netherlands, alongside Wim Maas and Carreen Shannon. This publication cements her standing as a thought leader in the field of IP law, sharing valuable insights on the enforcement of IP rights.

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Since 2022 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2015-2021 Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2010-2015 (Senior) Associate, Deterink
2009-2010 LLM Law & Technology (graduated with cum laude), Tilburg University
2004-2008 LLB LLM, Bachelor Dutch Law, Master Dutch Civil Law (graduated ‘with distinction’), Tilburg University

Career

Since 2022 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2015-2021 Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2010-2015 (Senior) Associate, Deterink

Education

2009-2010 LLM Law & Technology (graduated with cum laude), Tilburg University
2004-2008 LLB LLM, Bachelor Dutch Law, Master Dutch Civil Law (graduated ‘with distinction’), Tilburg University

Publications

  • Contribution to the book A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO THE UNIFIED PATENT COURT AND UNITARY PATENT of Paul England
  • Co-author of the book The Enforcement Directive: enforcement of IP-rights in the Netherlands 
     

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Notable practitioner 2024

Legal 500

Key Lawyer 2021 - “Based in Eindhoven, [..] Charlotte Garnitsch provides expertise in pharma and biotech cases.”

IAM Patent 1000

IAM Patent 1000 - 2021 "debutante Charlotte Garnitsch, who keeps a cool head even in the most complex cross-border patent suits. Both Wim and Charlotte are very knowledgeable, super-driven and excellent communicators."

IP Stars

IP Stars Rising Stars 2017

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ECJ rules unlimited copyright protection in Europe for works of applied art

18 December 2024

by Charlotte Garnitsch and Margot van Gerwen

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A look at the Unified Patent Court's first year of operation and what lies ahead

25 June 2024

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Enforcement of provisional measures before the UPC

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