IP, Technology & Data

Our IP, Technology & Data practice has been growing rapidly to serve our clients’ demanding needs in the fast-moving era of data, technology, and innovation. Our team is strategically positioned to help our clients understand and navigate the legal challenges and opportunities for their business. We act for Belgian and international clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, technology, FMCG, and financial services. Many of our matters are cross-border in nature, and we work seamlessly worldwide to deliver consistent and pragmatic solutions.

Our services cover the full lifecycle of IP and technology assets, from strategic advice on their protection and commercialization to enforcement and dispute resolution. Our work is always grounded in our understanding of the technical and commercial realities of our clients’ business goals. We also support clients in transactions, joint ventures, and M&A, ensuring that IP and technology considerations are fully addressed from the outset.

Clients seek our high-quality advice on how to handle their complex licensing deals, enforce their global IP portfolios, negotiate technology agreements, and comply with data protection and cybersecurity regulations.

Our team closely follows regulatory and policy developments on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing. This enables us to anticipate challenges and advise clients on future-proof strategies. We help clients stay ahead of regulatory developments and leverage innovation while managing risks.

Intellectual Property Strategy & Monetization

We help clients identify, acquire, develop, protect, and monetize their intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, copyright, trade secrets, and designs. Our team provides strategic advice on protection strategies, drafts policies and agreements (IP chain of title, R&D, etc.), and advises on IP licensing and securitization, both locally and globally.

Technology Contracts & Digital Transformation

We draft and negotiate complex technology agreements, including software development, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, cloud services, outsourcing, and licensing contracts. We also support clients in their digital transformation projects, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation when they adopt new technologies.

Data & Cybersecurity

We assist clients in navigating the complex landscape of data protection laws, especially GDPR compliance, international data transfer mechanisms, and data breach response. Our team also advises on non-personal data (e.g., under the Data Act), cybersecurity governance, incident response, and regulatory investigations.

IP/IT Litigation & Enforcement

We represent clients in local and cross-border IP- and IT-related disputes. We combine litigation expertise with proactive strategies to avoid disputes where possible and resolve them efficiently when they arise. These could be copyright, patent, trademark and design infringement, software disputes, domain name conflicts, and unfair competition. Our litigators defend our clients’ rights and interests strategically in court, arbitration, and through alternative dispute resolution.

E-commerce & Consumer Protection

We advise on the legal aspects of online business models, which fall under specific pieces of legislation such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Platform to Business (P2B) Regulation. We also counsel clients on terms and conditions, digital advertising, market practices, and consumer rights, ensuring that they comply with EU and national regulations that govern online sales and services.

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies

We guide clients through the legal and ethical challenges posed by AI, blockchain, AR/VR/XR, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies. Our team advises on regulatory developments, liabilities, and contractual arrangements relating to the use and deployment of these technologies.