Intellectual Property - Belgium
What the team is known for
IP Porta is a Belgian boutique firm that assists domestic clients with a number of contentious intellectual property matters, including infringement proceedings for trade marks and copyrights. The firm also advises on litigation involving counterfeited goods. The team additionally assists with negotiations over IP licensing agreements.
Strengths
"By the team's creativity we could avoid further litigation and turn this into a negotiated win-win."
"We appreciate the very short response times combined with accurate and to-the-point feedback."
"The responsiveness is high and the service is excellent."
"The lawyers simplify things, which is really a relief, if you didn't study law and are not used to legal things it's a bit scary but they make it clear and simple."
"From the very first meeting, IP Porta appeared to have the necessary knowledge to take on complex cases."
Work highlights
IP Porta represented Renson Ventilation in proceedings alleging copyright and design right infringement.
Notable practitioners
Karen Ongena frequently assists clients with copyright infringement proceedings. She offers additional experience in trade mark filings and negotiating the intellectual property aspects of contracts. "She is a really good listener, who puts herself in your shoes and really thinks with you." "She knows how to communicate things to the client in the right way."
