Artes‘ intellectual property team, led by Nele Somers, is renowned for its deep expertise in copyright, trademark, patent law, and trade secrets. With 15 years of practice, Somers is particularly skilled in advising on IP matters across the technology, communications, data protection, and cybercrime sectors. The team strengthened further with the arrival of Dorien Cuyt from IP Porta in May 2024, bringing additional depth to the practice. The team has a diverse sector focus, with notable experience advising clients in the health, banking and fashion industries. Ben Hermans is also a key figure in the team, working with both domestic and international clients on complex IP and IT matters.
Testimonials
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‘Knowledgeable about intellectual property. Think outside of the box to look for solutions that are best in the long term.’
‘Nele Somers: competence and solution driven mindset.’
‘It is a dynamic team that is always on top of the latest developments.’
‘Nele is an outstanding lawyer who knows her client's business.’
‘Nele Somers has guided us with great experience through every step of the way.'
Key clients
- Healthy Habits
- Cultuurloket VZW
- Group Fidura BV
- Topradio NV
- Zidis BV
- University of Antwerp
- Sophis BV
- Douvier BV/MV Art BV/Maurice Verbaet
- Trixxo
- Jim Lippens
- Adikta BVBA
- Lucas Heirbaut
- Jean-Marie Cardon
- Glenn Van Roey
- Otcho
- Nimble NV
- Advocaten De Man
- Lipoïd Kliniek
- Bikini Body (BBODY)
- Valérie Marichal
- KRC Genk
- Point Straight BV
- Pro Mediation (Master Mediation BV)
- De Filmblog
- First Light Education
- Koen Van Damme
- Das Kunst vzw
- Factorie
- Blush Photography
- DARE
- Cowize
- Diderick Mongovo
- CAZITEX
- Benny Van Laere / Technical Waterproofing Sales (‘TWS’)
Work highlights
- Assisted clients, such as Fidura NV, in their trademark infringement defence.
- Advised clients, such as Jim Lippens, on expanding, strengthening and protecting their IP portfolio.
- Assisted clients, such as deAuteurs and Lucas Heirbaut, in opposing infringement of IP rights.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nele Somers