Mr Christophe Ronse > ALTIUS > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

The intellectual property practice at ALTIUS runs the gamut of intellectual property and unfair competition mandates with patents, parallel trade matters and geographical indications among the team’s core areas of expertise. A trio of partners head up the team: Christophe Ronse is well versed in patent law and life sciences; Olivier Vrins frequently wins plaudits for his work on anti-counterfeiting cases; and Philippe de Jong handles a steady stream of litigation related to plant variety rights. Kirian Claeyé, who made partner in September 2023, has a notable focus on patents and is a key contact for pharmaceuticals clients. Trade mark and patent litigation are strong suits of Sophie Lens, while Alexander De Bleeckere is another name to note.

The ‘very practical‘ team at ALTIUS counts innovative companies in the pharma industry, as well as hospitals, private equity investors, and leading groups from the dental and veterinary spheres among its key clients. Christophe Ronse brings his IP expertise to bear on relevant life sciences work, while Philippe de Jong has extensive regulatory experience.

Housing a team which is praised by clients for its ‘unmatched‘ quality, ALTIUS dispenses expert advice to a varied client base of pharmaceutical, biotech, and software developers. The practice handles a broad range of issues, including pricing and reimbursement work, data related license agreements, and hospital tenders. Christophe Ronse leads the team alongside Philippe de Jong. Ronse is noted for his expertise in acting for domestic and international healthcare clients in both national and international patent disputes, while de Jong handles a broad range of IP issues concerning parallel imports and plant variety rights. Promoted to partner in September 2023, the ‘hands-on‘ Kirian Claeyé contributes his deep regulatory knowledge of marketing strategies, clinical trials, and life cycle management.

ALTIUS fields a ‘solid dispute resolution practice with experience in the Belgian market‘ with cross-jurisdictional expertise across cartel damages claims, arbitrations, enforcement proceedings, and supply chain disputes. The practice is also adept at handling intricate insolvency and insurance related matters. Alexander Hansebout, who is a ‘calm, reassuring voice in the midst of the sound and fury of litigation‘, acts as the head of the team alongside Christophe Ronse.