The IP practice at Linklaters is known for its strong track record in litigation. The group’s workload includes patent infringement, copyright enforcement, and trade mark disputes. The team is often instructed by clients in heavily regulated industries, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals. In addition to its expertise in contentious work, the group is equally adept at handling transactional cases for public and private sector entities. Practice head Pieter Van Den Broecke is ‘an absolute star’.
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Testimonials

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  • Perfect balance between legal knowledge, practical knowledge, and the ability to read the room and handle the different characters involved in a case. Also, a highly efficient team results in a reasonable price-quality ratio.
  • 'Pieter Van Den Broecke provided excellent support. He was very responsive and ensured everything was settled quickly.’
  • 'They are technical experts, very responsive, know the language of the business and will do whatever it takes to come to a solution that is beneficial for the client. They are very innovative in how they think about solving issues, as well as in their use of innovative applications that make their work more efficient. ’
  • 'Pieter Van Den Broecke is an absolute star. He knows his way around courts and procedural issues and is a true master of the game during negotiations. We are always very confident that our interests will be served whenever he is dealing with our matters.'

Key clients

  • Carrier Global Corporation
  • Lesaffre International SAS
  • Nestlé
  • Stellantis Group
Practice head

Pieter Van Den Broecke