Bourdrez Law

Bourdrez Law specialises in intellectual property law with a particular focus on copyright matters and strategic negotiations for clients in the creative industries, including

photographers, architects, visual artists, illustrators and designers. Bourdrez Law also advises corporate clients with regard to conflict strategies.

Bourdrez Law was established by Aernoud Bourdrez in 2003. With over ten years’ experience acting on behalf of up-and-coming and established clients in the art world, he understands the interplay of forces in any conflict situation.

Aernoud Bourdrez is a talented strategist, an effective communicator and negotiator, and a tenacious advocate of his clients’ interests.

Before founding Bourdrez Law, Aernoud Bourdrez worked for the international law firm Allen & Overy and the Dutch law firm Höcker Advocaten. He was admitted to the Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten (the Dutch Law Society) in 1999.

In addition to running Bourdrez Law, Aernoud Bourdrez also regularly gives lectures on the strategy of conflict. He has written articles and books on copyright matters and conflict resolution.

Aernoud Bourdrez is an ardent fan and devoted collector of contemporary art.

Bourdrez Law was formerly known as Use Intellectual Property.

Portrait by Annique Paalvast

Advice on the legal protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights
Advice on strategy

Preparation of letters and other correspondence
Preparation of legal documents, including:
Non-disclosure agreements Licensing agreements
Deeds of copyright transfer
Agency agreements
Cooperation agreements
Freelance agreements
Assignment agreements
Settlement agreements
Terms and conditions
Sale and purchase agreements Endorsement agreements

Assessment of the legal merits and possible consequences of particular cases
Commencement of legal proceedings in the Dutch courts

Coordination of legal proceedings in other countries via local lawyers
Negotiation in conflicts

GRRR, Conflictbeheersing in 75 lessen

Publisher: Paradigma

Language: Dutch

Design: buro van Ons

Publication date: May 2009

GRRR offers 75 successful strategies for resolving conflicts. Co-developed by Harvard University, countless lawyers, three bonobos, two kissing boxers, a cowboy, Mikhail Gorbachev, Sun Tzu and John Rambo, these strategies have been thoroughly tested and can be applied everywhere, whether at the kitchen table, on the street or in the boardroom.