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Tom De Coster est associé et dirige notre département Propriété Intellectuelle et Technologies.

La pratique de Tom porte sur les dossiers complexes, tant contentieux que non-contentieux, impliquant tous types de droits de la propriété Intellectuelle (brevets, droits d’auteur, marques, etc.), les technologies de l’information et les technologies en général. Il conseille ses clients en matière de licences, d’agence, de concession, de distribution, de franchise, ainsi que sur les contrats de services transitoires ou à long terme, ainsi qu’en matière d’outsourcing. Son équipe traite également des questions liées à la protection des données, à la cybersécurité, aux télécommunications et aux initiatives numériques de l’Union Européenne.


Tom possède une vaste expérience dans le conseil aux clients belges et internationaux sur des décisions et projets stratégiques en matière d’innovation. Cela inclut, par exemple, les activités de BD&L et de R&D dans le cadre de la valorisation des droits de propriété intellectuelle et des transactions transfrontalières. Grâce à son expertise, Tom est hautement qualifié pour mener des négociations complexes et rédiger des contrats clés afin d’aider ses clients à monétiser leurs droits de propriété intellectuelle et à renforcer leurs objectifs commerciaux globaux. Au fil des années, Tom a reçu de nombreuses distinctions pour la qualité de son travail juridique et son sens des affaires, comme en témoignent les principaux annuaires juridiques.

L’expertise de Tom couvre de nombreux secteurs, avec un focus particulier sur les domaine de la santé, la technologie, les produits de grande consommation (PGC) et les services financiers. Il fournit des conseils juridiques stratégiques sur les tendances émergentes (notamment l’intelligence artificielle et l’intelligence artificielle générative) dans ces domaines. Il identifie les opportunités et les risques commerciaux et accompagne ses clients dans la navigation des cadres réglementaires complexes.

Tom a rédigé et corédigé plusieurs articles de doctrine portant sur le droit de la propriété intellectuelle et les technologies de l’information, et intervient régulièrement sur ces sujets lors de conférences et séminaires.

Avant de rejoindre Strelia, Tom a été expert senior en propriété intellectuelle et technologies pendant près de 15 ans au sein du département IP/TMT d’un cabinet Magic Circle de premier plan.

Formation

Tom a obtenu son diplôme en droit magna cum laude de la KU Leuven (2010), un Master of Laws de la Columbia Law School à New York (2015), ainsi qu’un Master of Laws magna cum laude avec une spécialisation en droit de la propriété intellectuelle et des technologies de l’information de la KU Leuven Brussels Campus (2016).

Admission

Tom a été admis au Barreau de Bruxelles en 2010.


domaines d'expertise
Bureau

Bruxelles

Langues

Néerlandais, Anglais, Français

recommendations

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"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

Recognitions

IAM Patent 1000 2025, Recommended Individual (Litigation and Transactions)

The commercially astute Tom De Coster is an important figure for leading industry players seeking to maximise their IP assets in the business world. Tom is a highly qualified professional who masterfully manages to turn the odds in his clients’ favour. He is a great IP and commercial deal maker and negotiator, who expertly manages to reconcile views by taking a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

IAM Patent 1000, Ranked Individual for IP Litigations and Transactions for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024)

Tom’s extensive IP expertise has established his place as an excellent advocate in technology. Clients trust in his ability to perform a stellar operation behind the scenes, leaving no stone unturned, and is rightfully lauded for his fantastic, personable and professional demeanor.

Tom is “a persuasive advocate who works tirelessly to achieve his patrons’ goals and is also distinguished by his transactional prowess” and is noted for his ability “to dispense wise counsel on IP-rich licensing agreements and showcase his refined negotiation skills".