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ALTIUS

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright

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Our Intellectual Property team is one of the largest IP teams in Belgium. Our IP expertise covers all the traditional branches of IP law and unfair competition, as well as more recent technology-related disciplines. We also represent major players in the media and entertainment sectors, and we are increasingly involved in regulatory disputes in the innovative drug and seed industries.

We assist clients in the following areas:

  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Industrial Designs
  • Domain Names
  • Plant Variety Rights
  • Geographical Indications
  • IT & TMT
  • Trade practice including unfair competition
  • Parallel Trade Matters
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Personality rights

Our strongest “niches” in IP are: Patents, life sciences, anti-counterfeiting and parallel trade matters, geographical indications, plant variety rights, trademarks (and designs) and software piracy.

ALTIUS’ litigation expertise covers all aspects of dispute resolution, including arbitration. ALTIUS has also been involved in ground breaking litigation before the European Courts (Court of Justice and General Court) and in numerous high-profile IP cases before the Belgian courts.

Clients (6)

  • Bayer
  • Mars
  • Roche
  • Novartis
  • Pixley Berries
  • Breeders Trust

Industries (12)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics

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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Belgium

What the Team is Known For

ALTIUS has a longstanding reputation as one of the leading intellectual property law firms in Belgium. The team boasts outstanding expertise in the full range of contentious IP matters, representing clients in trade mark and patent infringement proceedings, as well as invalidity claims and preliminary injunctions. The law firm is particularly highly regarded by clients from the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and technology industries. It also offers notable experience in copyright matters, the negotiation of licences and authors' rights issues. Team members are esteemed for their ability to advise on matters involving supplementary protection certificates, the protection of designation geographical origins and colour marks.

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Work Highlights

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  • ALTIUS represented Bristol Myers Squibb in validity litigation against Sandoz concerning the patent and SPC for apixaban.

Strengths

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  • ALTIUS has deep knowledge and understanding of the European legal framework on geographical indications.

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  • ALTIUS has a large team with a broad range of capabilities and technical knowledge.

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  • I liked that the ALTIUS team always came with creative and constructive solutions.

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  • ALTIUS is one of the top law firms for understanding the law.

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  • In my view, ALTIUS is unmatched in Belgium for its expertise in pharmaceutical litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christophe Ronse
    Christophe Ronse

    Christophe Ronse

    The market-leading Christophe Ronse remains a go-to lawyer for well-known pharmaceutical companies in patent infringement and invalidity disputes. He also stands out for his ability to negotiate intellectual property licences.

    • Christophe Ronse's experience in life sciences and pharma litigation is simply unmatched.

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    • Christophe Ronse's courtroom skills and advocacy are great.

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    • Christophe Ronse is one of our go-to people. He knows the ins and outs of all the cases and has been very helpful for us in Belgium. I would definitely recommend him.

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    • Christophe Ronse is a knowledgeable and excellent lawyer.

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  • Olivier Vrins
    Olivier Vrins

    Olivier Vrins

    Olivier Vrins has a broad practice that encompasses advising clients on disputes around infringements of copyrights, trade marks and design rights, as well as issues concerning geographical indications.

    • Olivier Vrins is always transparent and attentive.

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    • Olivier Vrins knows everything, and he is very thorough and pleasant to work with.

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  • Kirian Claeyé
    Kirian Claeyé

    Kirian Claeyé

    Kirian Claeyé has an impressive work portfolio advising high-profile pharmaceutical companies on patent infringement cases. He has further experience in the TMT sector.

    • Kirian Claeyé is very good with the details of legislation and procedures.

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    • Kirian Claeyé has extensive knowledge of case law and procedural law.

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  • Philippe de Jong
    Philippe de Jong

    Philippe de Jong

    Philippe de Jong is particularly active in disputes concerning protected designations of origin. He also represents clients in litigation relating to patents and trade marks.

    • Philippe de Jong is smart, well spoken and responsive.

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  • Sophie Lens
    Sophie Lens

    Sophie Lens

    Sophie Lens enjoys a solid reputation for her representation of clients in patent litigation, including nullity and opposition proceedings. She also assists with the negotiation of licensing agreements and often advises companies from the technology sector.

    • Sophie Lens does not hesitate to spend hours finding the legal argument or case law that will tip the scales in her client's favour. Her passion for intellectual property law knows no bounds.

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