Bird & Bird

From trade secrets and patent disputes, to geographical indications and brand protection work, Bird & Bird covers the full spectrum of intellectual property matters. Transactional and tax IP matters are additional areas of strength with the unit winning plaudits for its R&D and innovation tax work, notably in the life sciences sector. Jean-Christophe Troussel heads up the practice and has a wide-ranging IP practice that encompasses cross-border disputes and patent and trade mark expertise. Expert member of the Belgian Council of Intellectual Property Benoit Van Asbroeck frequently operates at the nexus of technology and IP, and Domien Op De Beeck‘s practice straddles contentious mandates and advice on trade secret protection agreements and policies. Auriane Shockaert excels in drafting complex IP agreements, while Guillaume De Villegas De Clercamp is adept at managing complex litigation in trade mark and copyright law.