Artes
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Artes‘ intellectual property team, led by Nele Somers, is renowned for its deep expertise in copyright, trademark, patent law, and trade secrets. With 15 years of practice, Somers is particularly skilled in advising on IP matters across the technology, communications, data protection, and cybercrime sectors. The team strengthened further with the arrival of Dorien Cuyt from IP Porta in May 2024, bringing additional depth to the practice. The team has a diverse sector focus, with notable experience advising clients in the health, banking and fashion industries. Ben Hermans left the firm post-publication in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Knowledgeable about intellectual property. Think outside of the box to look for solutions that are best in the long term.’
‘Nele Somers: competence and solution driven mindset.’
Key clients
- Healthy Habits
- Cultuurloket VZW
Work highlights
Assisted clients, such as Fidura NV, in their trademark infringement defence.