Helma van de Langenberg

Helma van de Langenberg is Managing Director of Novagraaf Netherlands and a BMM-certified Trademark Attorney specialising in the protection and management of trademarks, trade names, designs, copyright and related brand rights. In her day-to-day practice, Helma focuses on finding the right balance between legal frameworks and her clients’ commercial interests, whether through negotiating settlements or initiating legal proceedings to safeguard valuable brand assets.

Career history

Helma obtained her Master’s degree in Law from Tilburg University and began her professional career in IP law as an attorney-at-law in 2002. She joined Novagraaf in 2006 and was appointed Managing Consultant in 2020. Since 2023, she has held the position of Managing Director of Novagraaf Netherlands.

Work highlights

Helma provides practical legal advice and has an entrepreneurial mindset, which is always top of mind when advising her clients. Her clients include leading and innovative international companies, particularly those in the food/beverage and fashion industries.

Memberships

Helma is a member of the Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law (BMM) and of INTA’s Brands and Sustainability Committee. The BMM certification is a recognised quality mark for trademark attorneys in the Benelux.

Languages

• English
• Dutch

Honours

Helma is recommended in the World Trademark Review WTR 1000 (2018–2026 editions):

• "As managing director, Helma brings a meticulous eye and an incredible wealth of commercial and legal know-how as part of her deft management of trademark portfolios, including those of leading technology firms operating in the Benelux region." (WTR 1000, 2025 edition)
• 'Managing director Helma van de Langenberg deftly manages trademark portfolios and of late has been assisting a leading US technology company with their Benelux portfolio.' (WTR 1000, 2025 edition)
• 'Van de Langenberg has been the designated IP attorney for a German fashion designer for over 15 years, managing its worldwide IP portfolio and online brand protection.' (WTR 1000, 2023 edition)
• 'Transactional specialist Helma van de Langenberg is always on the ball – van de Langenberg strives to find win-win outcomes in all scenarios.' (WTR 1000, 2021 edition)
• 'Keeping things ticking over in the Amsterdam office are Gerard van Hulst, Bart Schweitzer and Helma van de Langenberg. Combining in-depth legal analysis with top-drawer client services, van de Langenberg is a prudent adviser who always prioritises client needs.' (WTR 1000, 2020 edition)
• '[...] van de Langenberg makes sure the right case law or legislative provision is put to use expeditiously and efficiently in the interests of the firm’s patrons.' (WTR 1000, 2019 edition)
• 'Another mainstay is Helma van de Langenberg, whose diligence and clear-sighted advice is sought out by several household names in the fashion, food and beverage sectors.' (WTR 1000, 2018 edition)

Areas of expertise

• IP strategy
• Trademark registration and portfolio management
• Trademark filing strategies
• Trademark prosecution
• Trademark portfolio audits