About us
YOU define our services
Rise is a boutique law firm specialized in the protection of trademarks and designs. We are located in the heart of Haarlem, the Netherlands.
What we value most is a personal approach and adding value to your business. We stay in close one-to-one contact and we dig deep to get to know your company, line of business, activities, plans and your specific questions. This way we get to understand your needs and assist you in the best possible way.
We do not work with any ready-made advice and strategies. We provide custom-made answers only. Your specific situation in combination with our experience and the legal framework are leading. We provide clear, creative and practical answers.
We want our clients to be well informed about the costs and risks, before taking decisions and starting procedures. By informing you in the best possible way we help build successful businesses and brands right from the start.
Feel free to contact us to discuss your trademarks, conflicts, the value of your intellectual property and so on. Our first advice is free of charge.
Marleen Splinter
Partner/ European Trademark Attorney
In 2013, Evelien and I founded Rise and in September ‘25 we will celebrate our “copper wedding anniversary”!
Since then, we have a fatastic team and I have grown as an entrepreneur, person and IP professional and continue to develop myself and our firm.
With Rise, I assist entrepreneurs in their search for a good brand and their need for proper brand protection, or defence. It’s nice to be able to take the time to listen carefully to the client and explore what exactly the need is. By asking the right questions and with my experience, creativity and directness, I often come to effective solutions that are not always obvious.
My strength is my honesty (which is also sometimes a pitfall), commitment and targeted, sometimes unorthodox thinking. Often the solutions lie outside the legal framework; it gives a lot of satisfaction to solve seemingly hopeless cases that way after all!
I live and work around the river Spaarne in Haarlem and my daily walk to and from the office with office dog Flo makes me realise how privileged I am to live and work in such a beautiful city.
I spend my free time with ‘my people’, cooking, eating, interior design, vintage stuff, markets and walking outdoors, nature or city, doesn’t matter to me, as long as I’m outside!
Evelien Udo
Partner/ European Trademark Attorney
It gives me great energy to stay in personal contact with clients and listen to their new ideas and plans. Having our own company makes that we can focus fully on our client, without being distracted by internal issues. As an entrepreneur, I can run the extra mile and offer more, without billing every minute. Entrepreneurship raises creativity and creates endless possibilities.
I always live up to expectations, am a good listener and draft clear, to-the-point advice. I like to connect and refer clients, which often leads to great collaborations.
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, kickboxing and eating out.
Charlotte Coenen
European Trademark Attorney
After having worked for several years at different trademark agencies in the Netherlands, I lived abroad with my family and worked at a large international trademark agency. I’m happy that I have joined Rise. Together with my former colleagues Marleen and Evelien, we grow and help more and more companies to set up their brand portfolio. I like to think along when new brands are being created, in order to coordinate the legal and marketing interests as much as possible. We mainly work for SME’s and start-ups, which are passionate and enthusiastic customers. This positive attitude is contagious. Through accessible personal contact, I build a strong relationship and understand the customers’ needs. This way, I can assist in the best possible way.
I like to spend my free time with my family, friends, good food (both home made and eating out), walking in the woods or on the beach, doing city trips, running, playing hockey and tennis.
Eveline de Beer
What a great team of co-workers and clients to support! Short lines of communication, transparent organization, committed colleagues, flexibility and great diversity of activities.
As a former Hotel Management student, I have long enjoyed working in five star boutique hotels in Amsterdam. The sense of service and punctuality I developed there benefits me in my role at Rise!
My work at Rise inspires me. Returning home, I am blessed with our family of 5. Cooking for them and everyone around us makes me very happy. I love our vacations in Austria, long evenings with friends, spending time outdoors and experiencing restaurants with Nick.
Rieneke Kok
After completing the hotel school, I pursued a degree in HEAO with a focus on international management. This background now serves me well in my work at Rise, where I can apply all my knowledge and experience in a dynamic work environment.
My career began in the job agency industry, where I was in contact with various companies and sectors. This experience is valuable in my current role, where I work with a diverse range of clients on a daily basis.
When my three children were young, I retrained as a primary school teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed this role for 15 years, but over time, I realized that the corporate world suits me better. At Rise, I found myself in a welcoming environment where I can further utilize my skills and experience.
A year ago, we were working in a small, charming office by the Spaarne. Since then, we have moved to a larger and more practical space near the Koepelgevangenis. Every day, I happily cycle through the city to the office, where the variety in my work ensures that no two days are the same.
In my free time, I love to stay active—cycling, walking, running, and playing padel are my favorite activities.
I hope to be part of our passionate team for many more years and to continue contributing to the growth of Rise.
Quinty Roos
In 2024, I had the opportunity to complete my graduation internship at Rise. During this time, I conducted research on removing infringing advertisements from the Internet. I immediately noticed the great atmosphere in the office and was very excited to join the team after finishing my studies! The tight knit team, flexibility, and opportunities to learn are just a few of the many advantages of working at Rise.
In my free time, I enjoy going out for dinner with friends or family, going to the cinema, or shopping in the center of Haarlem. It’s also perfect that the beach is so close—I definitely take advantage of that in the summer! Additionally, I find happiness in traveling, but I can also be just as content with a good book
Ask us
We are happy to hear about your plans and the trademarks or products you have developed, so we can give you a clear advice and draft a first plan of action. Are you facing a legal conflict? We see conflicts as challenges and jump right in. Call or email us to discuss your matter and we can tell you your chances of success straight away. Call or email us to discuss your matter.