In 2022 Gabriëlla took on a new challenge and joined Stobbs Netherlands as an IA Executive.
Gabriëlla obtained her LL.M degree in IP while working as a researcher and teaching various legal courses at the University of Pretoria. In 2018, Gabriëlla moved to Europe to join Bird & Bird’s Belgian office, where she was seconded to Anheuser-Busch InBev’s headquarters. At AB InBev she had the opportunity to put her legal skills into practice and worked on a broad spectrum of matters, including the management of a portfolio with over 500 brands - amongst others Michelob Ultra and Budweiser - and domain name portfolio management, advising on marketing and social media matters and supporting international IP litigation. She also contributed to the development of an innovative intellectual property management tool in collaboration with Stobbs.
In 2021, Gabriëlla moved to the Netherlands where she started as Brand Protection Counsel at Reckitt’s Amsterdam office. In her capacity as Brand Protection Counsel, Gabriëlla was responsible for the surface care and pests trademark portfolio for the company’s hygiene business. She managed brands like Harpic, Cillit Bang, Aerogard, Mortein and many more. She gained extensive experience in developing and executing innovative trademark protection and enforcement strategies.
Gabriëlla finished the Beroepsopleiding Benelux Merken- en Modellengemachtigden (BBMM), the vocational education to qualify as trademark attorney in the Benelux in 2021. After only one year of learning Dutch, Gabriëlla passed both exams on the first try, becoming the first South-African to qualify as a BBMM trademark attorney.
Favourite food?
Watermelon with Greek yogurt and a little bit of honey.
Favourite music?
Pop Rap or Indie Rock.
Favourite book?
The Picture of Dorian Gray and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Favourite gadget?
Eyelash curler.
Favourite film?
500 Days of Summer (with honorable mention to A Good Year and The Little Prince).
Choice of night out?
A wholesome activity like roller disco, indoor trampoline park, mini golf, boat ride, food market, etc. Alternatively, a nice bar for beers and good conversation with friends.
Choice of dress code?
Dopamine dressing, preferably monochromatic.
Choice of holiday?
Any good non touristic island or beach.
What sound or noise do you love?
A Piet-my-vrou (Red-chested cuckoo) calling in the early morning.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Stylist or screenwriter.
Favourite brand?
Nike.
- Qualified Trade Mark Attorney
- IP Strategy
- In-house Counsel
- Social Media law
In 2022 Gabriëlla took on a new challenge and joined Stobbs Netherlands as an IA Executive.
Gabriëlla obtained her LL.M degree in IP while working as a researcher and teaching various legal courses at the University of Pretoria. In 2018, Gabriëlla moved to Europe to join Bird & Bird’s Belgian office, where she was seconded to Anheuser-Busch InBev’s headquarters. At AB InBev she had the opportunity to put her legal skills into practice and worked on a broad spectrum of matters, including the management of a portfolio with over 500 brands - amongst others Michelob Ultra and Budweiser - and domain name portfolio management, advising on marketing and social media matters and supporting international IP litigation. She also contributed to the development of an innovative intellectual property management tool in collaboration with Stobbs.
In 2021, Gabriëlla moved to the Netherlands where she started as Brand Protection Counsel at Reckitt’s Amsterdam office. In her capacity as Brand Protection Counsel, Gabriëlla was responsible for the surface care and pests trademark portfolio for the company’s hygiene business. She managed brands like Harpic, Cillit Bang, Aerogard, Mortein and many more. She gained extensive experience in developing and executing innovative trademark protection and enforcement strategies.
Gabriëlla finished the Beroepsopleiding Benelux Merken- en Modellengemachtigden (BBMM), the vocational education to qualify as trademark attorney in the Benelux in 2021. After only one year of learning Dutch, Gabriëlla passed both exams on the first try, becoming the first South-African to qualify as a BBMM trademark attorney.
Favourite food?
Watermelon with Greek yogurt and a little bit of honey.
Favourite music?
Pop Rap or Indie Rock.
Favourite book?
The Picture of Dorian Gray and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Favourite gadget?
Eyelash curler.
Favourite film?
500 Days of Summer (with honorable mention to A Good Year and The Little Prince).
Choice of night out?
A wholesome activity like roller disco, indoor trampoline park, mini golf, boat ride, food market, etc. Alternatively, a nice bar for beers and good conversation with friends.
Choice of dress code?
Dopamine dressing, preferably monochromatic.
Choice of holiday?
Any good non touristic island or beach.
What sound or noise do you love?
A Piet-my-vrou (Red-chested cuckoo) calling in the early morning.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Stylist or screenwriter.
Favourite brand?
Nike.
- Qualified Trade Mark Attorney
- IP Strategy
- In-house Counsel
- Social Media law
