DLA Piper‘s IP practice is perhaps best known for its litigation expertise. The team is well-versed in handling patent, copyright, design rights and trade mark disputes, as well as acting for clients in unfair competition and trade secrets cases. On the non-contentious side, the group is often instructed in work involving emerging technology matters and the IP aspects of corporate restructurings and transactions. Alexis Fierens heads up the practice.
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- ‘Emma Stockman and Alexis Fierens showed good comprehension of the problem put to them and delivered a clear and concise opinion.’
- ‘The team is extremely engaged, responsive, knowledgeable, and personable. They know the importance of responsive communication and prioritisation. When it comes to intellectual property, they are well-versed in the law and are trusted legal advisors.’
- ‘I consider Alexis Fierens' team highly professional. Alexis is very business-minded.’
- ‘Efficient, accessible and competent.’
Key clients
- VistaPrint
- Wibe
- Fine Dining & Living
- Compass Group
- PlayRight
- MeDirect Bank
- Zoco Home
- iMec
- Superbet
- Bacardi
- benerail (SNCB)
- bpost
- Cegeka
- Diageo
- Duracell
- Belkin
- Bekaert
- Kuwait Petroleum Belgium ("Q8")
- Lotus Bakeries
- Napoleon Games
Work highlights
Advised PlayRight, Belgium’s collective management organisation for performing artists, on the interpretation and implementation of the EU Copyright Directive into Belgian law.
Representing a global alcohol beverages company in IP litigation against one of its main distributors in Belgium concerning alleged trading of counterfeit goods.
Represented global software company Progress in a copyright dispute concerning allegations of infringement and unauthorised use of a typeface.
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Practice head
Alexis Fierens
Other key lawyers
Emma Stockman