Javier Corrales, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at Schweppes International Limited, shares how Novagraaf supportsthe brand to manage and protect its global IP portfolio.
In 2026, Schweppes and Novagraaf celebrate20 years of collaboration, withNovagraaf supporting Schweppes in managing and protecting its global portfolio of trademarks and designs since 2026. Javier Corrales, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel at Schweppes International Limited, explains why expertise, meticulous portfolio management and rapid response times form the foundation of this long-standing partnership.
Over the past 20 years, Schweppes has undergone various organisational changes–fromCadburySchweppes and Orangina Schweppes to its current position within the Suntory Beverage & Food EuropeGroup. Throughout these changes, Novagraaf has remained a steadfast partner for the international management of thecompany's brandportfolio.
This long-standing collaboration has given Novagraaf deep insight into the organisation, its brands and the countries where they are protected. This enables the team not only to act with precision and consistency but also to respond quickly to new enquiries and developments.
Novagraaf manages the brandportfolios for both Schweppes and Suntory. Together, these currently comprise approximately 2,000 trademark and design registrations.
Novagraaf supports both organisations with the comprehensive management of their international trademark and designportfolios. This encompasses the searching, registration and monitoring of trademarks and designs; the management of renewals and amendments; advice on protection strategies and risks; and the global enforcement of IP rights.
For allorganisations, but especially international companies,matters must behandled not only in a legally sound manner but also efficiently and meticulously. This is facilitated by thelong-standing partnershipbetween Schweppes and Novagraaf, and the team's familiarity with the portfolio.
"I particularly value Novagraaf's expertise, the meticulous way our matters are managed, and their rapid response times. As an in-house counsel, you want quick answers to your questions, and Novagraaf is always there for us." - Javier Corrales, Schweppes International Limited, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
Based in Amsterdam, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel Javier Corrales works closely with Novagraaf. For him, the value of the partnership lies not only in substantive expertise but also in how matters are managed and enquiries are followed up.
This combination of specialist knowledge and accessibility is essential for the day-to-day management of a global portfolio. Schweppes can rely on a team that knows the organisation and its brands, responds quickly and provides practical support whenever needed.
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