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Dr Nele Somers
Position
Founder
Career
For over ten years she has assisted clients in all aspects of copyright, trademark law, design and design law, patents, computer law, breeders’ rights, trade secrets (know-how) and advanced commercial disputes. She has a particular interest in innovative and artistic files where she can bring her legal know-how, passion and business-oriented approach to the case.
In 2018 Nele founded ARTES, a niche law firm specializing in Intellectual Property Rights (IP), Technology, Privacy, Security and Dispute Settlement.
Nele joined the Antwerp bar in 2007. She skilled herself to a trusted IP, TMC, Privacy lawyer at established business law firms. Previous to founding ARTES she practised as experienced lawyers at Monard Law. Litigation is her natural habitat, but clients also recognised her for her clear and practical approaches in advisory files.
She is a guest lecturer at the University of Antwerp and the University of Hasselt and author of various scientific contributions in journals & collections. She regularly participates as a speaker in international conferences and scientific study days.
Languages
Dutch, English and French
Education
In 2007 Nele got her law degree at the University of Antwerp. She followed an additional training in corporate law (HUB, 2009) and in intellectual law at the University of Brussels (HUB, 2011). In June 2017 she obtained her PhD with a dissertation on daily management in the public limited company at the University of Antwerp.
Lawyer Rankings
Belgium > Industry focus: Media and entertainment
(Firms to watch)With Nele Somers at the helm, Artes assists clients including media personalities, actors and athletes with a range of advisory and contentious matters.
Belgium > Intellectual property
The ‘ultra-efficient’ Antwerp-based team at Artes acts as trusted counsel for government agencies, domestic and international enterprises, entrepreneurs and notable personalities such as actors and athletes. The unit is well positioned to handle disputes before Belgian and European courts, copyright transfer agreements and international trade mark registrations. Nele Somers heads up the practice and is noted for her ‘broad knowledge of intellectual property, dispute resolution as well as general company law’. Experienced IP litigator Ben Hermans frequently leverages his software and technology expertise to assist clients with cross-border disputes and contract negotiations. Myrthe Maes has in-depth knowledge of copyright and neighbouring rights, while Ellen Desnyder has a focus on IP contracts in the media and entertainment sector.
Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection
(Firms to watch)Founded in 2018, Antwerp-based boutique Artes focuses on technology and communications, data protection and cybercrime, and security issues. Nele Somers is the key senior contact.
Lawyer Rankings
- Intellectual property Belgium
- Firms to watch Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection
- Firms to watch Belgium > Industry focus: Media and entertainment