Robert Spruitenburg

Robert Spruitenburg is a seasoned legal professional specializing in intellectual property law, currently serving as Senior IP Counsel at AkzoNobel since September 2015. Prior to this role, Robert held the position of IP Counsel and worked as an Assistant Consultant at Novagraaf from June 2012 to August 2015. Notable early career experiences include a brief internship at Arnold & Siedsma in September 2011 and serving as a legal assistant at Stichting Skeyeopener & Wifives BV from 2010 to 2011, where responsibilities included managing contracts and legal obligations related to grants and intellectual property rights. Robert's educational qualifications encompass a BMM Certified Trademark and Design Attorney credential from the Beroepsopleiding Benelux Merken- en Modellengemachtigden, a Master's degree in Business and Intellectual Property Law from Leiden University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the same institution.