Co & Delarue houses ‘a strong team of fierce litigators’ with a solid track record in appearing in complex IP disputes. Practice head Dieter Delarue is ’a smart and efficient lawyer’ and ‘one of the stand-out practitioners in trade mark law in Belgium’; he is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on high-profile trade mark infringement proceedings and design disputes for clients in the luxury fashion sector. Anthony Van der Planken, who made partner in May 2025, is ’a legal powerhouse’ with an excellent reputation for handling opposition proceedings and copyright infringement cases.
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- ‘This team is simply great! They are efficient, knowledgeable and good communicators.’ ‘Dieter Delarue is a smart and efficient lawyer who is not afraid to swim against the current. Anthony Van der Planken has a great eye for detail, without ever losing the bigger picture.’ ‘This is a strong team of fierce litigators that have cutting-edge legal knowledge and experience.’ ‘Dieter Delarue is an excellent litigator and impressive in court. Anthony Van der Planken is a legal powerhouse to reckon with.’ ‘They honestly tell us if the case is good or if we should let it go. If they go for it, they go for it! Dieter knows our industry better than all other lawyers. I trust him 100%.’ ‘First in class for quality and expertise. In IP litigation, they are the most feared in Belgium.’ ‘Hands-on approach, commercial consideration, speed and ability to prioritise.' ‘Responsiveness, business-like approach.’ ‘In my view, Dieter is one of the stand-out practitioners in trade mark law in Belgium, and together with his team, he deals with the most challenging cases.’
Key clients
- Dr. Martens (Airwair International) Bottega Veneta (Kering) Carl Hansen & Son Tomorrowland JP Morgan Chase Eastpak (JanSport Apparel Corp. / VF Corporation) OKI / Copaco / Coolblue / Fnac Vanden Borre Deldo Tires / Tyretrans Anne Frank Stichting / VOOHT POM Tribù Extremis Morobé
Work highlights
Assisting Bottega Veneta with enforcing IP rights.