Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright | Europe

Thierry van Innis offers notable experience in trade mark infringement and cancellation proceedings, as well as advising clients on copyright enforcement matters.

Emmanuel Cornu stands out for his work in trade mark litigation, including representing clients in infringement and opposition proceedings. He also represents clients in patent disputes, as well as assisting with copyright issues and selective distribution agreements.

Tanguy de Haan demonstrates impressive work in copyright and trade mark enforcement proceedings. He additionally advises clients on issues of geographical indications and compliance with EU directives, and has further experience in patent litigation.

Carina Gommers frequently assists clients with the management of their intellectual property portfolios. She offers additional expertise in trade mark litigation, including infringement proceedings and opposition to applications. She has further experience in copyright mandates.

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 is often retained by clients from the fashion and luxury goods sector.

Eric De Gryse is active in patent litigation, including assisting the owners of standard-essential patents with validity disputes. He also acts on trade mark infringement proceedings, and on copyright issues and patent transfer agreements.

Florence Verhoestraete frequently represents clients from the pharmaceutical industry in trade mark and patent disputes. She also advises clients on intellectual property agreements and anti-counterfeiting proceedings.

Jean-Christophe Troussel assists clients with trade mark portfolio management issues, opposition proceedings and cancellations. He also advises on patent disputes, design rights litigation and geographical indication matters.

Mireille Buydens has a broad contentious intellectual property practice that entails representing clients in disputes over trade marks, copyright, patents and trade secrets.

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.

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.

Alexis Fierens assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, advising clients on copyright compliance and portfolio management mandates, as well as representing them in trade mark and design rights disputes.

Christian Dekoninck frequently represents clients in patent litigation, acting on invalidity claims and preliminary injunction proceedings. He also assists with trade mark and copyright disputes and anti-counterfeiting measures. A number of his clients come from the technology sector, as well as generic pharmaceutical companies.

Hakim Haouideg represents clients in trade mark, patent and copyright litigation, often in the food and beverage and telecommunications sectors. He also has experience in negotiating the intellectual property aspects of research and development agreements.

Ignace Vernimme has a broad practice spanning copyright and trade mark portfolio management, patent infringement cases and protected designation of origin applications. He has a number of clients from the life sciences sector.

Jan-Diederik Lindemans assists clients with trade mark and copyright matters, often for companies from the technology and media sectors. He also offers experience in trade secrets.

Philippe Campolini has a strong focus on patent litigation and enforcement matters. He also has experience in disputes regarding authors' rights and trade mark infringement proceedings.

Pieter Callens often assists clients with patent infringement and invalidity proceedings, as well as supplementary protection certificate disputes. He also represents clients in litigation regarding copyright and image right violations and trade mark infringement claims.

Stijn Debaene represents clients in patent infringement and trade mark opposition proceedings. He has further experience in disputes over the unauthorised use of intellectual property in advertisements.

Annick Mottet of Ethikos Lawyers is well known for assisting clients with anti-counterfeiting issues. She offers additional experience acting for clients on domain name disputes, trade mark litigation, image rights questions and copyright protection matters. She often represents clients from the fashion and automotive industries.

Benoit van Asbroeck assists clients with portfolio management issues and compliance with new EU regulations. He also represents them in trade mark litigation. He has particular strength in domain name issues and has a number of clients from the technology sector.

Fabienne Brison of Pierstone assists clients with trade mark and copyright proceedings. She offers additional experience in issues around authors' rights and journalistic independence.

Hans Dhondt is particularly active in trade mark disputes. He offers further experience in patent proceedings and litigation concerning the publication of books.

Michaël De Vroey is active in trade mark, copyright and design right infringement proceedings. He often assists clients hailing from the fashion and consumer goods sectors.

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.

Sarah Van den Brande often assists clients with copyright disputes and trade mark litigation. She has further experience advising media sector clients on neighbouring rights and royalty payments.

Ted Shapiro regularly advises on intellectual property compliance and regulatory matters, alongside handling contentious copyright and trade mark mandates. He is often retained by clients in the media and entertainment industry.

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.

Edward Taelman offers significant experience in copyright and trade mark infringement proceedings, often acting for clients from the food and beverage and consumer goods sectors. He is also well equipped to act on patent litigation.

Guillaume de Villegas advises on trade mark disputes, copyright enforcement proceedings and IP portfolio management. He is also adept at handling disputes connected to the redistribution of IP rights. His clientele includes companies from the manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

Olivia Santantonio of Lydian assists clients with anti-counterfeiting measures and trade mark and copyright infringement proceedings. She also advises on IP compliance and portfolio management.

Alexander Heirwegh manages a solid IP practice, often assisting with anti-counterfeiting matters and trade mark infringement proceedings. On the non-contentious side, he handles copyright transfers and branding strategy.

Senior associate Eva De Pauw is recognised for her contentious and non-contentious IP experience. She assists with trade mark registration and portfolio management, as well as representing clients in appeal proceedings and intellectual property disputes.

Pauline Hellemans earns recognition for her expertise in contentious and non-contentious IP matters. She assists with trade mark cancellation and copyright infringement proceedings, and is also adept at advising on trade mark licensing matters.