Mr Philippe de Jong > ALTIUS > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

ALTIUS advises domestic and international food, drink, and agricultural companies and governments on matters related to intellectual property, compliance with Belgian and international frameworks, and establishing digital platforms. Commended for being ‘very clear and precise on the advice they provide‘, the team works closely with experts in M&A, finance, and intellectual property. Philippe de Jong and Olivier Vrins are heads of the practice, both with vast expertise in intellectual property work.

The life sciences practice at ALTIUS is ‘always readily available and easily accessible’, representing companies in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, and biotech industries. The team that is ‘very hands on, to the point, communicates fast, and delivers within deadlines’ is led by the experienced litigator Christophe Ronse, Philippe de Jong, and Kirian Claeyé, who is adept at life cycle management and advice on clinical trials.

The ‘highly dedicated and knowledgeable‘ team at ALTIUS regularly advises on a broad range of issues in the life sciences sector, with particular strength in handling pricing and reimbursement-related disputes. Christophe Ronse is highly regarded for his expertise in patent litigation, often appearing in local and EU courts in disputes. Philippe de Jong is a name to note for parallel import work, and Kirian Claeyé ‘stands out with his extensive knowledge of the industry‘ and ‘encyclopedic knowledge of Belgian life sciences law‘. The trio co-head the practice.

The practice at ALTIUS is recognised for its ‘expert staff who work very precisely‘, with expertise covering IP law, unfair competition, and regulatory disputes. The firm is strong in patents, anti-counterfeiting, trademarks, copyrights, design and software piracy. Christophe Ronse leads the team, focusing on patent law and life sciences. Olivier Vrins is ‘easygoing, thorough and the go-to-lawyer for any must-win case concerning trademarks and customs measures‘. Also of note are Philippe de Jong, who focuses on regulatory matters linked to the life sciences and agri-food industries, and Kirian Claeyé, who also focuses on the life sciences industry.