Barbara, born in 1973, entered the firm in 1997 with a law degree from the University of Nijmegen and the ambition to become a trademark attorney. Her fascination with trademarks came to light during Barbara's studies. As part of her curriculum she studied at the University of Madrid. In 2001 she passed the BMM exam of the Benelux Association of Trademarks Attorneys and in 2005 she became a partner in the firm.