Wiggin LLP continues to handle global portfolios for high-profile, multinational entities in a range of sectors, as well as assisting with brand management, copyright, design rights, patents, licensing and trade secrets matters. The team has an excellent reputation for acting for clients in disputes before Belgian and European Union courts. Transactional cases are another key area of instruction for the group, which is co-led by Ted Shapiro and Carina Gommers. Other key contacts include Carl De Meyer and Eva De Pauw.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Outstanding team of professionals, with deep knowledge of the law and understanding of clients' needs.'
- ‘Carina Gommers is a leader in all trademark-related matters in the Benelux, possessing both business acumen and detailed knowledge of all aspects of intellectual property practice. Unreservedly recommended.’
- ‘The seamless synergy in their team instils confidence in our future collaborations.’
- ‘Carina Gommers has demonstrated her in-depth understanding of IP prosecution and mastery in cross-border enforcement for her clients.’
- ‘Excellent team, hands-on and very eager to resolve the issue at stake.’
- ‘Carina Gommers stands out. Not only as the ECTA chair, but also as a flexible lawyer in litigation, full of knowledge and the creativity to win the case at hand.’
Key clients
- 3M
- Banijay
- Bet365
- Entain
- Expereo International BV
- Loop Earplugs
- Lotus Bakeries NV
- Microsoft Corporation
- Motion Picture Association
- Njord Ventures
- Palace Skateboards Limited
- Polycor
Work highlights
Represented Lotus Bakeries before the EU General Court in an application to register an EUTM for a colour combination.
Acting as counsel to the Banijay Group on its global trademark portfolio.
Acting as IP counsel to the Motion Picture Association.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carina Gommers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Eva De Pauw
Practice head
Ted Shapiro; Carina Gommers
Other key lawyers
Carl De Meyer; Eva De Pauw