Following a call by the Court docket of Attraction in The Hague ( IEF 23235), Jeffrey Sutorius has legally regained the precise to carry out as Sprint Berlin. This landmark ruling overturns earlier restrictions, formally clearing the best way for Sutorius to make use of the long-lasting moniker as soon as extra.
For the worldwide trance neighborhood, the identify Sprint Berlin has all the time been greater than a trademark—it represents a selected period of melodic euphoria and an unbreakable bond between an artist and his “Dashers.” Nevertheless, for practically eight years, that identify was the topic of a grueling authorized tug-of-war. At the moment, now we have a definitive reply. Based on a landmark ruling by the Court docket of Attraction in The Hague (Hof Den Haag) on January 20, 2026, Jeffrey Sutorius has formally gained the precise to make use of the Sprint Berlin identify as soon as once more.
The dispute began in 2018 when Jeffrey Sutorius split from the project’s original producers, Eelke Kalberg and Sebastiaan Molijn. For years, followers watched because the model shifted fingers: Jeffrey briefly regained management in 2019, just for a 2022 authorized flip handy the identify again to the producers, who ultimately launched a brand new frontman.
All through this time, Jeffrey continued to carry out beneath his delivery identify, however the connection to the Sprint Berlin legacy remained the elephant within the room. Tracks like ‘Dangerous Days‘ and his album #aparttogether confirmed a weak, solo aspect of the artist.
Nevertheless, the “rebranding” solely served to show one factor: you’ll be able to change the identify on the poster, however you’ll be able to’t change the soul of the music. This new ruling (ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2026:25) modifications all the things, successfully validating Jeffrey’s position because the “authentic artist” and rightful bearer of the moniker.
What’s Subsequent for Sprint Berlin?
With the authorized shackles eliminated, the trail is evident for a large 2026 for Jeffrey. We anticipate to see a full rebranding of his social media and upcoming tour dates. Extra importantly, this creates a inventive “clear slate” the place Jeffrey can merge his current solo evolution with the legendary Sprint Berlin sound.
The message to the dance music world is evident: The frontman is again. Jeffrey’s present units are a masterclass in model evolution. By reclaiming his historical past, he’s been in a position to mix the “Traditional Sprint” sound—suppose “Ready” and “Higher Half of Me”—together with his new, harder-hitting progressive fashion. Seeing Jeffrey again in his ingredient, carrying ahead Sprint Berlin’s legacy, seems like a homecoming for your entire trance neighborhood.
