Why some IP boutiques will survive
December 20, 2018
The demise of a long-established IP boutique always brings up the conversation about the advantages...
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2018
Copyright & related rights
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| Altius |
| Bird & Bird |
| Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Simont Braun |
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| Allen & Overy |
| Berenboom & Associés |
| CMS |
| Crowell & Moring |
| NautaDutilh |
| Stibbe |
| Van Innis & Delarue |
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| & De Bandt |
| Fieldfisher |
| Linklaters |
| Marx van Ranst Vermeersch & Partners |
Patent contentious
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| Altius |
| Bird & Bird |
| Crowell & Moring |
| Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
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| Allen & Overy |
| NautaDutilh |
| Simont Braun |
| Stibbe |
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| Fieldfisher |
| Janson Baugniet |
| Other Notable Firms |
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| Cape IP Law |
| Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick |
Patent prosecution
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| De Clercq & Partners |
| Gevers |
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| Arnold & Siedsma |
| Kirkpatrick |
| Pronovem |
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| Brantsandpatents |
| Cabinet Bede |
| VO |
Trade mark contentious
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| Altius |
| Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| NautaDutilh |
| Simont Braun |
| Van Innis & Delarue |
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| 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)
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| Gevers |
| NLO Shieldmark |
| Novagraaf |
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| Chiever |
| Kirkpatrick |
| Knijff Trade Mark Attorneys |
| VO |
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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 |
Patent Editorial 2018
Allen & Overy
Filip Van Elsen leads Allen & Overy's Belgian IP team. The team is recommended for patent disputes and transactions. Van Elsen advises on contentious and non-contentious technology matters in sectors such as healthcare and finance. He is supported by Geert Glas, who is highly recommended for IP disputes, and Peter Van Dyck, who joined the firm as partner in 2017.
Altius
Altius is renowned in IP litigation. The firm is often involved in complex patent disputes, with notable clients in industries such as pharmaceutical, automotive and aviation. Philippe de Jong and Christophe Ronse are the prominent patent litigators in the firm. Another notable partner for patent disputes is Paul Maeyaert. The partners have a team of junior lawyers for support. Rivals rate the team as "excellent" in litigation, with one describing Ronse as a "high-quality litigator". Clients are impressed by the team's strategy and commercial approach to disputes.
Arnold & Siedsma
Arnold & Siedsma represents patent owners in a number of technical fields. Nele D'Halleweyn leads the patent practice in Brussels and is a specialist in electronics and engineering. Peers say that they enjoy working with D'Halleweyn and particularly praise her "pragmatic" approach. Associate Yannick Philippaerts is noted for his work in infringement cases. IT specialist Ruben Tavernier left the firm in 2017.
Bird & Bird
Jean-Christophe Troussel is the head of Bird & Bird's IP team in Brussels. Partner Bruno Vandermeulen, who works alongside Troussel, focuses on patent litigation. He represented the Belgian government before the Constitutional Court in a matter concerning the Belgian Patent Act. TMT specialist Benoit Van Asbroeck is also a notable partner in the firm.
Cape IP Law
Cape IP is relatively new in the market but within a short period of time the firm has built up a good reputation among its rivals. Founders Patricia Cappuyns and Véronique Pede are highly recommended by their peers. They are experienced in advising pharmaceutical companies in disputes.
Crowell & Moring
Market commentators recommend international law firm Crowell & Moring for IP disputes in Belgium. Kristof Roox and Jan-Diederik Lindemans are the partners in the firm that lead IP disputes. Roox is praised by his peers for his strong litigation skills. Both partners are experienced in life science patent disputes and represent companies such as Eurogenerics, Sandoz and Teva.
Fieldfisher
Stijn Debaene is the key IP contact at Fieldfisher's Brussels office. He is experienced in disputes in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. Peers say he is a "tough" and "excellent" litigator. Hakim Haouideg works alongside Debaene on patent cases. They advised a telecommunications company in a patent and design dispute.
Gevers
Gevers is highly recommended for patent protection strategy advice and portfolio management. European and Belgian patent attorney Evelyne Gridelet specialises in mechanical and computer-implemented inventions. Ludivine Coulon left the firm to set up the IP boutique Calysta NV.
Hoyng Rokh Monegier
The litigators at Hoyng Rokh Monegier are described by peers as "very worthy opponents". The firm is often involved in cross-border patent disputes, especially in the life sciences sector. A rival says the firm has an "incredibly strong team across the board". Liesbeth Weynant is highly recommended by peers and clients.
NautaDutilh
Nautadutilh is an international law firm with offices in Brussels, London and New York. A rival says the firm is "strong in all areas" of IP. Head of IP Philippe Péters is recommended by market commentators in IP litigation. Florence Verhoestraete is also a notable partner at the firm who represents companies in a range of sectors including life sciences. Rivals say she is a "pleasure to work with" and that she produces "quality work".
Simont Braun
The IP team at Simont Braun is known for handling complex litigation in the life sciences, mechanical engineering and chemical sectors. Fernand de Visscher and Eric de Gryse are key practitioners at the firm. Visscher is highly rated by his peers. One commentator says Gryse is "very smart and skilled" in IP disputes. The "outstanding" Emmanuel Cornu is another notable litigator in the firm. Philippe Campolini was promoted to partner in 2017.
Stibbe
Stibbe has a strong reputation for dealing with patent disputes in a broad range of sectors including biotechnology and automotive. Practice head Ignace Vernimme focuses on patents and is currently advising on a pan-European pharmaceutical patent litigation. He is supported in patent cases by rising star Olivia Hottat, an associate who understands the life sciences sector.
VO
VO is recommended for patent drafting and prosecution work. The firm has offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It has particular expertise in the chemistry, electronics, life sciences and physics fields. Marie-José Luys frequently advises small and medium size companies in the life sciences and chemistry sectors. Another notable patent attorneys is Marco Box, who was promoted to partner in 2017. He has a background in physics and advises on mechanics and computer/IT inventions.
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 Keustermans, who is best known for his expertise in copyright and related rights. Keustermans 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.
Below is the IP stars list for 2018. The list of IP stars for 2019 will be published in May 2019. Click on the individual you are interested in to see more available information.
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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 & related rights, Trade mark litigation | Berenboom & Associés | |
| Brants, Johan | Patent star - Belgium | Patent strategy & counseling | Brantsandpatents | |
| Brison, Fabienne | Trade mark star - Belgium, Top 250 Women in IP | Copyright & related rights, Trade mark litigation | Computer technology & services, Entertainment & media, ICT & software, Publishing | Hoyng Rokh Monegier |
| Buydens, Mireille | Patent star - Belgium, Top 250 Women in IP | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Chemistry, 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, Chemistry, 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, Top 250 Women in IP | IP transactions, Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Biotechnology, Chemistry, 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, 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 | Chemistry, 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, IP transactions, Trade mark | & De Bandt | |
| Luys, Marie-José | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling | Agriculture, Chemistry, 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 & related rights, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution | Hoyng Rokh Monegier | |
| Mottet Haugaard, Annick | Trade mark star - Belgium, Top 250 Women in IP | Copyright & related rights, 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, Top 250 Women in IP | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Cape IP Law | |
| Péters, Philippe | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Trade mark prosecution | NautaDutilh | |
| Petillion, Flip | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright & related rights, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling | Computer technology & services, Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, ICT & software | Petillion |
| 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, 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 & related rights, IP transactions, Patent litigation, Trade mark litigation | Biotechnology, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Telecommunication | Linklaters |
| Van Innis, Thierry | Trade mark star - Belgium | Copyright & related rights, Designs, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings | Chemistry, Electronics, Entertainment & media, Fashion & luxury goods, Tobacco | Van Innis & Delarue |
| Vandermeulen, Bruno | Patent star - Belgium | Patent litigation, Patent strategy & counseling | Chemistry, Construction & materials, Mechanical, Medical device, Pharmaceutical | Bruno Vandermeulen |
| Verhoestraete, Florence | Patent star - Belgium, Trade mark star - Belgium, Top 250 Women in IP | 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 & related rights, 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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