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Intellectual Property - Belgium

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS is particularly active on trade mark mandates, advising clients on opposition and application proceedings, as well as advising on the liability of third-party intermediaries for trade mark infringement. The law firm also has experience representing clients in a number of other contentious IP matters, including ownership disputes, copyright infringement proceedings, domain name litigation, anti-counterfeiting measures and trade secrets cases. The team additionally acts on non-contentious intellectual property licensing mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Amazon in trade mark infringement proceedings against Christian Louboutin before the Brussels Court of Appeal.

Strengths

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CMS have very precise knowledge of the subject matter, and their recommendations are very pragmatic and practical to implement. The lawyers are attentive and flexible.

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The lawyers are available, reasonable and pragmatic.

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CMS do a good job in their oral arguments.

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The CMS team are always on time and deliver good, hands-on business advice.

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We have always received strong recommendations and legal advice from CMS.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tom Heremans
2
Tom Heremans
2
Band 2

Tom Heremans has a strong focus on trade mark issues, assisting clients with opposition and infringement proceedings, as well as with applications for new trade marks. He also advises on domain name issues, copyright infringement and royalty payment litigation.

Tom Heremans is dependable and reacts within the provided time limits. He is open to discussing the important issues in the field and keeps up with current trends.

Tom Heremans always has the solution in mind.

Tom Heremans is a good all-round IP lawyer. He does everything with a lot of flair and charm.

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Renaud Dupont
4
Band 4

Renaud Dupont is noted for his expertise in trade mark and copyright infringement proceedings, as well as anti-counterfeiting measures and unfair commercial practices. Clients also turn to him for advice on trade secrets matters.

It is always a pleasure to work with him.

Renaud Dupont's service always has a pragmatic, client-focused approach.

His advice has always been very accurate.

Renaud Dupont is a very kind and very good lawyer with very good international knowledge.

Renaud Dupont is very quick and ingenious in his legal analysis.

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Tom Heremans
2
Tom Heremans
2
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Renaud Dupont
4
Band 4
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