Expertise
Lex Keukens
Sector
Lex Keukens is a lawyer and partner at TK and leads the Tech sector from the Amsterdam office. He advises, litigates and contracts on matters including protection of technology, trade secrets, know-how, IT contracts and IP rights. He is often involved at an early stage as a sparring partner. His clients are entrepreneurs, directors, shareholders and legal counsels of small to large companies - often operating internationally.
Experiences and background
Lex joined TK in 2018 and was sworn in as a lawyer in 2013. He studied at the University of Amsterdam and the VU, where he obtained two master's degrees. His practice is international and known for speed , substance and commitment.
Track record
- Assisting data centre in collective copyright case
- Litigation on IP rights disputes
- International brand strategy created and rolled out
- Research on AI for the European Commission
- Fundamental database case against the State
- IP advice in technology-driven takeovers
- Negotiation of international licensing, distribution, franchise and cooperation agreements
- Assisting documentary filmmaker in negotiations with Netflix
- Advising start-ups and scale-ups on organisational structure
Networking
- Co-head Corporate & Tech, Geneva Group International
- Member Tech Committee, Swedish Chamber of Commerce
- Speaker/moderator Tech Tables
- Member of ORAM
- Member of VIE/AIPPI and VAIA (Association of AI Lawyers)
Areas of law
Lex is registered with the Dutch Bar Association in the following area of law:
- Intellectual property rights
Pursuant to this registration, he is obliged to obtain ten training points each calendar year for this area of law, in accordance with the standards of the Dutch Bar Association.
Do you have a legal issue concerning technology, data or intellectual property? Lex is happy to think along with you.
