The IP practice at Osborne Clarke is commended for its ‘professionalism and client friendliness’, with a focus on patents and trade secrets, as well as copyright and data-related matters. High-profile domestic and international clients across the life sciences, pharma and financial services sectors rely on the expertise of the practice led by Benjamin Docquir and Valentin De Le Court. IP disputes and a range of competition and IP-related tax issues are also strengths of the team. Other key individuals in the team include Camille De Munter, who has knowledge in pharmaceutical patents and AI.
Testimonials
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‘I worked with the BE and UK IP teams closely and their level of professionalism and client friendliness is very high. They are experts at managing multinational litigation and have a keen sense for not only legal arguments but also what makes sense for the business.’
‘At OC BE I worked very closely with Valentin de le Court who is extremely responsive, cost-conscious and easy to work with. Working with Valentin does not only lead to great results, it is also simply enjoyable.’
‘I have worked with Benjamin Docquir and Valentin de le Court at Osborne Clarke in Belgium. Both have vast experience in handling software compliance matters and provide timely legal guidance with an appreciation for the business considerations.’
‘Approach adapted to customer needs even for smaller companies like us.’
‘Our collaborator is proactive, reactive and agile.’
Key clients
- Généthon
- Secoya Technologies SRL
Work highlights
- Advises Genethon, a French Association dedicated to the design and development of gene therapy treatments for rare diseases, in an important litigation concerning the performance of a patent Licence Agreement signed with Novartis Gene Therapies, a Novartis Company.
- Advised Secoya Technologies, a spin-off to the University of Brussels, (i) in the negotiation of a complex development and collaboration agreement with a major pharmaceutical company, and (ii).in the negotiation of a distribution agreement involving trademark and trade secrets protection matters with a Chinese distributor.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benjamin Docquir, Valentin de le Court