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In today’s knowledge economy, a large part of the value of your business is based on intangible assets and goodwill. Your intellectual property plays a key role in obtaining a competitive advantage. A cohesive IP strategy, including both commercialisation and enforcement, will ensure you get maximum value from your portfolio. With 150 specialist lawyers in over 30 countries, we understand your business needs and have worked with some of the best-known brands, from banks to tech and media companies, pharmaceuticals and FMCG companies. This industry-specific approach can help you realise your commercial goals.

The right brands will win the hearts and minds of your customers. The right patents will prevent others exploiting your ideas or provide a substantial barrier to market access. Copyright, know-how and designs also play a vital role. Legal discussions might arise concerning trade names, advertisements, slavish imitation and unauthorized publications.

We focus on key sectors relevant to you such as lifesciences, automotive, machinery, manufacturing, consumer products, financial services and TMC. This means you get in-depth industry knowledge as well as legal expertise for the protection of your IP. If you are involved in a dispute - concerning infringement of a copyright for example - we can guide you through the litigation process.

Significant clients: UEFA, Pioneer, Syngenta, Diageo, Ogilvy.

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    “CMS are highly skilled in all aspects of intellectual property law. The lawyers provide quick and practical advice, and have a lot of experience handling complex IP issues.”
    Chambers Europe, 2025
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    “CMS take the time to understand our business and our needs.”
    Chambers Europe, 2025
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    “CMS demonstrate that they understand the complexity of law in relation to the practical realities of business. The team communicate effectively and efficiently.”
    Chambers Europe, 2025
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    “CMS's lawyers are always available or will call back quickly. The law firm's most distinguishing feature is their personal approach.”
    Chambers Europe, 2025
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    “CMS are helpful in the realisation of our vision, being steady and trustworthy.”
    Chambers Europe, 2025
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    "The firm’s IP group is very knowledgeable about local and international patent issues."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "Its IP group is very knowledgeable about local and international patent issues."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "CMS stands out versus other law firms providing IP-related and commercial legal advice to us in that CMS has regard for the complexities of intellectual property rights in EU cross-border transactions and provides commercially effective, practical advice."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "Very friendly, diverse and approachable team boasting a wide variety of experience with all sorts of IP-related matters."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "A very friendly, diverse and approachable team boasting a wide variety of experience with all sorts of IP-related matters."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "CMS effectively marries the complexity of IP Law with commercial considerations and advises effectively as a result."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023 (Patents)
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    "The firm was quick, efficient and the end product produced was highly effective and of a great quality."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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    "The team provides really excellent quality advice. They are available, to the point and understand what really is important for their clients."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021
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    "Outstanding full service firm. Excellent knowledge of IE-rights and data protection."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2020
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    "CMS has notable cross-border capabilities and utilises this expertise when handling IP-related cases where multi-jurisdictional infringement proceedings, EU-wide, FTO requests or product launches are concerned."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2020
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    "The firm draws praise for the co-ordination of its international network."
    Chambers Global, 2020
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    "CMS has a huge network and I can always trust to receive seamless and high-quality legal advice, regardless of borders."
    Chambers Global, 2020
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    "The CMS team provides assistance on privacy, anti-competition, and data ownership issues."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2019
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    The team "provides excellent service and has branches and partners in different jurisdictions."
    Chambers Europe, 2019
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    "Cross-border capabilities really add to the customer experience."
    Chambers Global, 2019

Events

  • Netherlands
    03 Mar 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Netherlands
    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

  • Netherlands
    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

  • Netherlands
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Netherlands
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring

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