RGO x Unitec Venture Talks #9

Intellectual property with Zeeger Vink

What

Why Startups should start with IP?

Intellectual Property (IP) forms the foundation of commercial longevity and the main asset of modern companies. Whether it concerns branding, technology or design, active IP management is a strategic tool for executives and entrepreneurs to survive in the global marketplace.

This course will provide current or future entrepreneurs with the key IP reflexes to adopt, and practical advice on how to protect what makes them unique.

Who

Entrepreneurs or anyone with a startup idea.

When

October 28, 2025 - 12:15-13:30

Where

SIP, Building G, Room 3H8
Rue des Vieux Grenadiers 10
1205 Geneva
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Further Information

Zeeger Vink is Intellectual Property Director at MF Brands, the Swiss group that owns the fashion & lifestyle brands Lacoste, Gant, Aigle and Tecnifibre. In this role he is responsible for the group’s brand, design and technology protection. Previously, Zeeger was IP counsel at L’Oréal, in charge of global IP for several group brands. He started his career as attorney, practicing in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Zeeger holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Amsterdam, with specializations in IP law and marketing.

Zeeger served as President of the International trademark association (INTA), the world’s largest brand owner organization, and actively advocates the creation and protection of IP through his book The Great Catapult: How Integrated IP Management Will Shoot Your Brand to Success. He is listed in the WTR 300 of The World's Leading Corporate Trademark Professionals.

About MF Brands Group

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