Netherlands: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

The Unified Patent Court has begun issuing cross-border injunctions extending beyond its member states, reaching the UK and Spain. As Dutch courts maintain their tradition of long-arm jurisdiction and European patent holders increasingly opt out of UPC coverage, the Netherlands has become a critical enforcement venue where a single proceeding can trigger cascading injunctions across multiple European jurisdictions, creating significant strategic risks for Chinese enterprises expanding into European markets.

The Local Division of The Hague's decision in UPC-CFI-305/2026 addresses critical questions about claim construction under Article 69 EPC and procedural rules for online participation in patent proceedings. The case involves Stratasys's application for provisional measures against Bambulab concerning EP 2 964 450, with the court interpreting the technical meaning of "layer by layer manner" in 3D printing technology. Additionally, the ruling establishes important precedent regarding the participation of minu

On April 16, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its preliminary ruling in the joined cases Electricity & Water Authority of the Government of Bahrain and Others (Power Cables, C-672/23)...

There are many suppliers of agricultural produce in the Netherlands, such as farmers and growers, but also slaughterhouses.

L'Afnic (Registre du .fr) a présenté le premier rapport de son service de médiation, lancé en juillet 2023 pour résoudre amiablement les litiges sur les noms de domaine.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Netherlands, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

In response to public criticism of existing BITs and to implement its new sustainable trade and investment policy, the Dutch government sought to replace its 2004 model BIT

International commercial litigation is about to become radically more efficient, in a major development for international businesses.

Since January 1, 2019, there is a new (and special) court: the Netherlands Commercial Court ("NCC"). The NCC deals with international cases concerning commercial disputes.