ALTIUS has a strong track record advising agri-food clients on both contentious, transactional and regulatory matters. It acts for producers, breeders, biotech companies, sector bodies and governments, drawing on cross-disciplinary support across the firm. Co-heads Philippe de Jong and Olivier Vrins bring deep IP and regulatory expertise, while Bregt Raus adds specialist knowledge in patents, plant variety rights and broader agri-food regulatory issues.
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Key clients
- Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS)
- Bayer CropScience
- Berry Superfos
- Burger Brands
- Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC)
- Croplife Europe
- Euroseeds AISBL
- GL Foods
- KellyDeli
- La William NV
- McCain Foods
- Mitsui Agriscience
Work highlights
Represented oriGIn in EU General Court proceedings concerning the EUIPO’s registration of a trademark containing the protected “CHAMPAGNE” designation. In a significant June 2025 ruling, the General Court overturned the registration, finding that the trademark could mislead the public, marking an important outcome for geographical indication protection.
Representing Pakistan before the European Commission regarding the registration of ‘Basmati’ as a protected geographical indication for rice in the EU.
Advised Syngenta, a member of the Biocontrol Coalition, on the legal advantages of adopting a distinct legal act for biocontrol products.
Practice head
Philippe de Jong; Olivier Vrins
Other key lawyers
Bregt Raus