Intellectual property rights

In a world where innovation goes hand in hand with increasing complexity and digitalisation, proper protection and clear explanations are essential. We can help you protect your intellectual property and keep your IT environment secure.

Regulatory compliance, including data protection and information systems security, is a strategic asset for your company and creates a feeling of trust in the minds of your partners. By working together with you, we can safeguard the continuity of your business and the privacy of all your stakeholders and monitor and protect your reputation and trade secrets.

Innovative entrepreneurship

Got an innovative concept you are looking to expand further? Want to know how certain income streams from IP receive the most favourable treatment for tax purposes? If so, we will bring together expert assessments from different branches of law to give you the right advice. We can also assist you in M&A transactions involving intellectual property.

Our services

Our team offers reliable and competent legal advice, assists you in the drafting, negotiation or review of contracts (including management, partnership and shareholder agreements) and provides assistance in disputes, litigation and mediation regarding:

• Licences (software, trademarks, etc.)
• Technology transfer or data transfer
• Secrecy
• Outsourcing
• Research and development
• Partnerships
• Data processing
• Monitoring

To receive this, you can rely on experts with extensive experience and knowledge in IP and technical areas such as IT, telecom and trust services.

Specific contracts and consultancy

Data Protection, Privacy & Security

• Compliance: Advice and review of your contracts or proposals from contracting parties, to enable your company and your partners to comply with the extensive regulations (GDPR, NIS, DORA, CRA, etc.).
• Processing personal data: Advice regarding the analysis of data flows, drawing up the required policy documents and the register of processing activities, conducting assessments and providing guidance and assistance in the case of audits, in conducting proceedings and conducting a defence before the Data Protection Authority's Litigation Chamber.
• Processing agreements and protocols
• Data breaches and Network and Information Systems Security (NIS): A proactive stance with the intention of arming your company more effectively, including advice and the drafting of policy documents, together with reactive intervention accompanied by a rapid assessment of risks and liabilities, including the reporting of any breaches.
• International exchanging of data
• Camera surveillance, the inviolability of the mail, privacy and telecommunications, covert recordings of conversations, etc.
• Use of data in marketing (including direct marketing)

IP and the protection of trade secrets

• Copyrights, including tax incentives and rulings
• Operating agreements such as licensing contracts (software, trademarks, etc.) and independent cooperation contracts
• Protection of inventions, creations and trademarks
• Confidentiality agreements
• IP-related proceedings such as the seizure of counterfeit products, cessation proceedings, infringement proceedings

ICT

• IT contracts, outsourcing and IT disputes
• Development agreements
• Cloud services (including SLA and the processing of personal data)
• Internet and e-commerce
• Trust services: electronic signature and seals, time stamps
• Payment services (FinTech)
• Setup (legal) and supervision of website and apps
• Privacy and cookies

What you can expect from us

Advice and guidance

Prevention is better than cure. We provide honest advice on your legal position and chances of success—without complex legal jargon, but with clear and actionable recommendations.

We’re also a sparring partner when needed. Thanks to a network of (inter)national experts and broad sector experience, we offer multidisciplinary legal support tailored to your needs.

Contract drafting

A well-drafted contract prevents misunderstandings and disputes. We ensure your agreements are watertight and legally sound.

Conflict resolution

• Amicable settlements

  A swift and efficient resolution saves time, costs, and stress.

• Mediation

  Our certified mediators guide both parties toward a mutual solution.

• Litigation

   If negotiation is no longer possible, we represent your case with conviction in court.

Litigation and expert support

We mediate where possible and litigate when necessary. Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience and guide you through court expert proceedings.

Protect your innovation and data. Contact us today for a consultation.