Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Belgium
What the Team is Known For
The Belgian IP boutique Co & Delarue has a strong focus on trade mark disputes, representing clients in infringement, opposition and enforcement proceedings, as well as in disputes over intermediary liability for infringements. The law firm has a strong reputation with clients from a number of sectors including fashion, luxury goods, technology and entertainment. In addition, the team advises on contentious matters involving patents, copyrights and counterfeit goods.
Strengths
Co & Delarue have sweeping expertise and a personalised approach. The team understand the ins and outs of our process and the value of our IP.
Co & Delarue have super legal know-how but communicate in simple language. The team are famous for the most difficult IP problems.
The team at Co & Delarue are always thinking outside of the box. Each lawyer has their own area of knowledge and specialism.
Co & Delarue have a really good handling of the complexity of the case, and the team are proactive and business-oriented.
The team are proactive, very helpful and give direct advice.
Work Highlights
Co & Delarue assisted Loop Earplugs with the protection and enforcement of its trade mark and design portfolio in the Benelux region.
Notable practitioners
Dieter Delarue assists clients with the enforcement of trade mark and design rights. He also acts on disputes relating to copyright levies and anti-counterfeiting measures, and has additional experience in patent infringement proceedings.
Dieter Delarue is a very good lawyer. He is to the point, efficient, knows his IP and is easy to work with.
Dieter Delarue is a very interesting and hands-on lawyer.
Dieter Delarue is a sharp but soft-powered, astute negotiator. He is an expert in his field.
Dieter Delarue's combination of capabilities is why we always want to work with him.
Dieter Delarue has a good combination of legal skills and stays client-focused.
Anthony Van der Planken boasts considerable strength in contentious trade mark and copyright mandates, including infringement and opposition proceedings. He also regularly assists clients with the protection and enforcement of trade mark portfolios.
Anthony Van der Planken is extremely bright and brings a lot of different experience to the table.
Anthony Van der Planken is serious and works in a detailed way.
He delivered the most accurate, prompt, soft-spoken and sophisticated advice.
Anthony Van der Planken looks ahead, thinking about multiple parts of the matter and the practical solutions.
Anthony Van der Planken has been an important element in our team.