Frank Visser Receives favorable Ruling in Content Dispute
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – December 2, 2025 – Media personality Frank Visser has achieved a significant victory in a legal battle concerning the use of footage from his popular television program, Frank Visser’s Case. A Dutch court ruled today in Visser’s favor, finding that Smulders, a company specializing in steel construction, infringed upon his intellectual property rights by utilizing clips from the show without permission.
The dispute centers on footage featuring a tense courtroom moment-described as “the boiling point being reached during the session”-that Smulders incorporated into promotional materials. Visser’s legal team argued that Smulders’ unauthorized use of the clip diminished the value of his program and violated his rights as a content creator.The court agreed, issuing a judgment prohibiting further use of the footage and ordering Smulders to cover legal costs.
Frank Visser’s Case has become a cultural phenomenon in the Netherlands, known for its dramatic reconstructions of legal disputes and Visser’s direct, frequently enough confrontational, mediation style. The program, broadcast on SBS6, regularly attracts a large audience and generates substantial online engagement. This ruling establishes an crucial precedent for protecting the intellectual property of television producers and content creators in the digital age, especially regarding the use of clips on social media and in advertising. Visser’s representatives have indicated they will continue to vigorously defend his rights against unauthorized exploitation of his work.
