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2018
Copyright
| Tier 1 |
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| Altius |
| Bird & Bird |
| Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Simont Braun |
| Tier 2 |
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| Allen & Overy |
| Berenboom & Associés |
| CMS |
| Crowell & Moring |
| NautaDutilh |
| Stibbe |
| Van Innis & Delarue |
| Tier 3 |
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| & De Bandt |
| Fieldfisher |
| Linklaters |
| Marx van Ranst Vermeersch & Partners |
Patent contentious
| Tier 1 |
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| Altius |
| Bird & Bird |
| Crowell & Moring |
| Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Tier 2 |
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| Allen & Overy |
| NautaDutilh |
| Simont Braun |
| Stibbe |
| Tier 3 |
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| Fieldfisher |
| Janson Baugniet |
| Other Notable Firms |
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| Cape IP Law |
| Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick |
Patent prosecution
| Tier 1 |
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| De Clercq & Partners |
| Gevers |
| Tier 2 |
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| Arnold & Siedsma |
| Kirkpatrick |
| Pronovem |
| Tier 3 |
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| Brantsandpatents |
| Cabinet Bede |
| VO |
Trade mark contentious
| Tier 1 |
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| Altius |
| Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| NautaDutilh |
| Simont Braun |
| Van Innis & Delarue |
| Tier 2 |
|---|
| Bird & Bird |
| Stibbe |
| Tier 3 |
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| Allen & Overy |
| Cape IP Law |
| CMS |
| Crowell & Moring |
| Fieldfisher |
| IP Porta |
| Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick |
| Lydian |
Trade mark prosecution (Benelux)
| Tier 1 |
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| Gevers |
| NLO Shieldmark |
| Novagraaf |
| Tier 2 |
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| Chiever |
| Kirkpatrick |
| Knijff Trade Mark Attorneys |
| VO |
| Tier 3 |
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| Dennemeyer |
| Office Freylinger |
| Other Notable Firms |
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| Cabinet Bede |
| De Clercq & Partners |
| De Merkplaats |
| Los & Stigter |
| Marks & Clerk |
| Pronovem |
| Vriesendorp & Gaade |
Trade Mark & Copyright Editorial 2018
Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy represents clients in IP disputes in the Belgian and EU courts. Its IP practice in Belgium is headed up by IT/IP specialist Filip Van Elsen, but Geert Glas is the standout IP practitioner in the group. In addition to IP disputes, the firm has expertise in technology and IP-related transactions. Technology specialist Peter Van Dyck was promoted to partner last year, a move that strengthens the firm's senior IP/IT team in Belgium.
Altius
Altius is the leading name in Belgium for IP litigation. The firm is often involved in significant patent and soft IP cases. In 2017 it acted in important trade mark cases for companies such as Mitsubishi and Emirates. Olivier Vrins and Paul Maeyaert are two notable practitioners in the firm who deal with soft IP disputes. The firm also have experienced transactions lawyers for IP-related agreements. It won Managing IP's Trade Mark Contentious Firm of the Year award in 2018.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird has a strong IP practice in Belgium. The Brussels office has been involved in high-impact rulings in the copyright sphere. Benoit Van Asbroeck is respected among peers for his work in copyright and he is currently advising on a number of cases in the TMT sector. Head of IP Jean-Christophe Troussel is a trade mark and patent specialist. Some of the firm's clients include internet companies and brand owners in the food and beverages sector.
Cape IP Law
Ghent-based IP boutique Cape IP Law is a relatively new firm in the market which has quickly caught the attention of rivals and clients. Market commentators respect Véronique Pede for her skilful representation and analysis in important, complex IP cases. Co-founder Patricia Cappuyns is also a well-known IP litigator.
Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring advises on trade mark and copyright disputes. Kristof Roox, Jan-Diederik Lindemans and Thomas De Meese lead many of the disputes in this area. The team recently acted in a commercially important copyright dispute before the Brussels Court of Appeal. Former IP head Flip Petillion left in 2017 to establish his own firm.
De Bandt
& De Bandt's IP practice is led by Jeff Jeusterman, who is best known for his expertise in copyright and related rights. Jeusterman and his team also deal with trade mark disputes. In 2017 the firm hired former Crowell & Moring counsel Karel Janssens. Janssens specialises in IP and IT.
Fieldfisher
The "excellent" litigator Stijn Debaene and Hakim Haouideg are the key IP partners at Fieldfisher's Brussels office. Both practitioners handle contentious trade mark matters as well as copyright advisory work. The team has a number of clients in the entertainment and publishing sectors. Debaene is a "tough" opponent in IP disputes.
Hoyng Rokh Monegier
Hoyng Rokh Monegier won Managing IP's Copyright Firm of the Year award in 2018 for Belgium and Europe. The firm is often instructed on complex cross-border trade mark and copyright disputes. Benoit Michaux, Fabienne Brison and Carina Gommers are among the experienced soft IP practitioners in its Brussels office. "Excellent team with outstanding expertise in IP," says one client who describes working with team as "very easy and straightforward". Gommers is a diligent lawyer who always gives clear advice. Copyright specialist Brison understands the needs of rights holders.
Linklaters
The Belgian IP department of Linklaters is headed up by Pieter Van den Broecke, who is based in Brussels. Van den Broecke, who specialises in contentious and non-contentious IP and technology-related matters, leads a team of associates on soft IP instructions including licensing.
Simont Braun
Simont Braun is a respected firm for trade mark and copyright matters. Emmanuel Cornu and Eric De Gryse are some of the key practitioners specialising in soft IP at the firm. The firm advises companies such as Christian Dior, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent. In 2017 copyright and patent law specialist Philippe Campolini was promoted to partner, whereas soft IP specialist Jan Clinck left the firm to join Altius.
Stibbe
International law firm Stibbe is recommended for IP disputes and transactions in Belgium. Ignace Vernimme heads the Brussels IP department where he handles patent and soft IP cases. He is supported by associate Simone Vandewynckel. The team can call on its corporate law colleagues when it comes to complex IP transactions.
Van Innis & Delarue
Van Innis & Delarue is a boutique firm that specialises in soft IP litigation. A rival describes the firm as a small group of IP lawyers "doing magnificent work". Name partner Thierry van Innis is one of the most respected names in the market to instruct on trade mark and copyright disputes. Co-founder Dieter Delarue is an "excellent litigator" who impresses opponents with his writing skills.
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| Practitioner | Ranking | Practice Area | Industry | Firm |
| Beck, Michaël | Patent star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Automotive, Electronics, ICT & software, Telecommunication | IPLodge |
| Berenboom, Alain | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Trade mark litigation | Berenboom & Associés | |
| Brants, Johan | Patent star - Belgium | Trade mark litigation | Brantsandpatents | |
| Brison, Fabienne | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Trade mark litigation | Computer technology & services, Entertainment & media, ICT & software, Publishing | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Buydens, Mireille | Patent star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Chemical, Food & beverage, Oil & gas | Janson Baugniet |
| Cappuyns, Patricia | Patent star - Belgium | Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation | Cappuyns IP Law | |
| Cattoor, Steven | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation | Biotechnology, Chemical, Mechanical, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Cornu, Emmanuel | Trade mark star - Belgium | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Simont Braun | |
| De Clercq, Ann | Patent star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Chemical, Pharmaceutical | De Clercq & Partners |
| De Gryse, Eric | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Food & beverage, Medical device, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunication | Simont Braun |
| de Haan, Tanguy | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Food & beverage, Medical device | NautaDutilh |
| De Jong, Philippe | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation | Altius | |
| De Keersmaeker, Christine | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, IP transactions, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage, ICT & software | KOAN Law Firm |
| De Meyer, Carl | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution | Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Universities & research | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| De Visscher, Fernand | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation | Simont Braun | |
| De Winter, Koen | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, IP transactions, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution | Advertising, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Financial services, Medical device | Baker McKenzie |
| Debaene, Stijn | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Biotechnology, Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, Renewable energy, Telecommunication | Fieldfisher |
| Delarue, Dieter | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, IP transactions, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Computer technology & services, Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Medical device | Van Innis & Delarue |
| D'Halleweyn, Nele | Patent star - Belgium | Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Arnold & Siedsma | |
| Glas, Geert | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Entertainment & media, Food & beverage, ICT & software, Pharmaceutical | Allen & Overy |
| Gommers, Carina | Trade mark star - Belgium | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Construction & materials, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Pharmaceutical | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Heremans, Tom | Trade mark star - Belgium | Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | CMS | |
| Keustermans, Jeff | Copyright star - Belgium | Copyright, IP transactions, Trade mark | & De Bandt | |
| Luys, Marie-José | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Agriculture, Chemical, Construction & materials | VO |
| Maeyaert, Paul | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Altius | |
| Michaux, Benoit | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution | Hoyng Rokh Monegier | |
| Mottet Haugaard, Annick | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, IP transactions, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Lydian | |
| Muylle, Joost | Trade mark star - Belgium | Trade mark prosecution | De Clercq & Partners | |
| Pede, Véronique | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Cape IP Law | |
| Péters, Philippe | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Trade mark prosecution | NautaDutilh | |
| Ronse, Christophe | Patent star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Mechanical, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Altius |
| Roox, Kristof | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Entertainment & media, Food & beverage, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Crowell & Moring |
| Strowel, Benoît | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Aerospace & defence, Biotechnology, Electronics, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Troussel, Jean-Christophe | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, IP transactions, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Biotechnology, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage, Medical device | Bird & Bird |
| Van Asbroeck, Benoit | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, IP transactions, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Agriculture, Electronics, Entertainment & media, Financial services, ICT & software | Bird & Bird |
| Van den Broecke, Pieter | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, IP transactions, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Biotechnology, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Telecommunication | Linklaters |
| Van Innis, Thierry | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings | Chemical, Electronics, Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, Tobacco | Van Innis & Delarue |
| Vandermeulen, Bruno | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Chemical, Construction & materials, Mechanical, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Bird & Bird |
| Verhoestraete, Florence | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent office proceedings, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark strategy & counseling | NautaDutilh | |
| Vernimme, Ignace | Patent star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent office proceedings, Patent strategy & counseling | Stibbe | |
| Vrins, Olivier | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright, Designs, IP transactions, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings | Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Food & beverage, Tobacco | Altius |
| Weynants, Liesbeth | Patent star - Belgium | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent office proceedings, Patent strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Mechanical, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
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