Mr Ignace Vernimme > Stibbe > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

Stibbe’s media practice is noted for its ‘availability, expertise, and quick answers’, leveraging its expertise in the sector to advise leading clients in the media and entertainment, as well as sports sectors. The practice combines knowledge of technology, regulatory, and IP issues to provide a comprehensive offering for its clients. Team head Erik Valgaeren is recognised for his longstanding expertise in media-related matters. Elisabeth Matthys specialises in sports law, while Ignace Vernimme has vast knowledge of patents, designs, and trademarks and copyright.

Ignace Vernimme and Philippe Campolini lead the life sciences practice at Stibbe, advising on complex compliance and regulatory issues. Vernimme’s experience covers IP, life science, and health products, while Campolini is well versed in advising Belgian and international clients in the medical devices and life sciences industry. The team is adept at handling related litigation, including disputes with Belgian pricing authorities. Louis Bidaine is also noted.

At Stibbe, key areas of strength for the team include advising on market exclusivity matters and regulatory issues concerning hospitals. Practice co-head Ignace Vernimme is very experienced in representing clients in litigation, often before regulatory authorities, and co-head Philippe Campolini is well versed in assisting Belgian and international life science and medical device companies with work. Louis Bidaine has extensive expertise in IP matters, and often advises on patent disputes.

Stibbe‘s intellectual property team is ‘highly competent and responsive’, and covers the full range of IP related legal services, including IP structuring and litigation. The team has expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation, acting on cases related to patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright. Ignace Vernimme co-leads the team, with experience across IP, life sciences, health products, and healthcare services. Philippe Campolini also heads the practice, bringing expertise across IP and life sciences. Louis Bidaine‘s practice is centered on patent litigation, while Vince Van der Wangen specialises in intellectual property rights, know-how protection, and technology transfers.