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Liedekerke

Liedekerke

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Belgium

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Intellectual property

The IP practice at Liedekerke has expertise in patent litigation, trade mark and design enforcement matters, licensing issues, technology transfer agreements and R&D cases, to name a few areas. The group is noted for advising on matters at the intersection between data, software and copyright issues, often involving media sector clients. Etienne Kairis co-heads the practice with ‘stand-out IP lawyer’ Sarah van den Brande. Myrtle Gevers is a name to note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sarah van den Brande – great communication, smart approach, fast, friendly.'
  • ‘The team is responsive, hands-on, and is our go-to firm in Belgium.’
  • ‘Sarah van den Brande is a stand-out IP lawyer with great commercial acumen and provides cost-effective and practical solutions.’
  • ‘Excellent team that provides seamless service. High responsiveness, professionalism and client focus.’
  • ‘They are a known player on the market with the relevant expertise, in particular in IP litigation.’
  • ‘Sarah van den Brande – stays calm even when everyone else is panicking. Her legal skills and drive to bring cases to a win make her the go-to person in Belgium.’

Key clients

  • Moncler
  • Intersnack
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • Agicoa
  • Agentschap Martieme Dienstverlening (MDK)
  • Marcel Liebaert
  • Holland Cooper Clothing
  • Surgnova
  • Lex Mundi
  • Alves
  • Sunday B. Morning
  • Vermeer

Work highlights

Acting for Intersnack in litigation against former distributor Roger & Roger involving copyright, trade mark and unfair competition issues.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Etienne Kairis; Sarah van den Brande

Other key lawyers

Myrtle Gevers

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