Stijn Debaene
FieldfisherThe IP team at Fieldfisher boasts an all-round practice, with expertise across patents, trademarks, design rights, copyright, and trade names. Patent litigation is a key part of the team’s work, particularly digital TV and telecom related infringement issues. Stijn Debaene leads the practice, with a particular focus on IP litigation in the media and telecom industries. Hakim Haouideg is also of note, advising clients on IP transactions related to technology transfer, software licensing, consulting and brand protection. Serge Flecijn has expertise in patents and trademarks, and advises clients on IP-related matters including competition and product safety issues. The practice was further bolstered by the addition of Thierry Van Innis in December 2024.
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- 'Fieldfisher stands out within a competitive legal landscape, offering a combination of deep expertise, technical skill, strategic foresight, and a client-focused approach. With a focus on technology, telecom, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, media, and entertainment, Fieldfisher's IP lawyers have deep industry knowledge. The department has a formidable litigation team skilled in handling complex disputes related to patents and trademarks.'
- 'Stijn Debaene is a highly respected intellectual property attorney with an impressive reputation for strategic insight, technical acumen, and an unyielding commitment to client success. Hakim Haouideg combines legal prowess with a genuine understanding of the underlying technologies. This expertise enables them to translate intricate technical concepts into compelling arguments, especially in patent prosecution and high-stakes litigation.'
Key clients
- 1661 Inc.
- AGC
- Ads & Data NV
- Alpargatas
- Ansys
- Atos Worldline
- Billtrust
- BV Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer
- Crocs Inc. & Jibbitz LLC
- Epic Games Inc.
- Forbes LLC
- Fujirebio
- Infrabel
- La Fille d'O
- Magic Access Ltd
- Marouane Fellaini
- Play Media NV
- Puratos
- Proximus
- Sazerac Brands
- State of Madhya Pradesh
- Streamz
- Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
- Telenet
- The Government of Canada
- Vitra
Work highlights
- Representing Puratos in one of the first patent infringement proceedings before the Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court.
- Representing Telenet in trademark infringement proceedings before the Belgian Courts.
- Representing Ads & Data in an image rights dispute with cyclist Remco Evenepoel.
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Stijn Debaene