Technology & IP

Your technology, software, data and intellectual property are valuable business assets. They require optimal protection. Rely on Loyens & Loeff’s experts in all four of our home markets (the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland) for clear and unambiguous agreements or for solid and reliable dispute resolution. From contract drafting to negotiations, mediation or litigation, our team always has your business interests at heart.

Our expertise

We advise and litigate on all aspects of:

Intellectual property, such as copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, domain names, patents and plant breeder rights
(Cloud) software implementation and development
License and transfer agreements
Distribution, agency and commercial contracts
Strategic partnerships and transactions
(Big) data and know-how
Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Outsourcing
Tenders and public procurement (RFI, RFP)
E-commerce and e-reputation

Our approach

Pragmatic partners we work with you in each stage of your technology and intellectual property projects
Deal-driven we take the shortest route to achieving simple and effective agreements, on your terms and conditions
Holistic view we look at the legal aspects of the matter, also taking into account the financial and commercial aspects
Full service we can swiftly scale up with all required tax, legal and notarial expertise to provide you with the very best that full service law firms can offer
Client-focused we put you and your needs first and are genuinely interested in your business

Our highlights

Recent work highlights include:

advising one of the largest real estate private equity firms on property management portfolio software licensing and implementation
advising insurance company VIVAT N.V. on the sale of Schadeverzekeringen N.V. to NN Group N.V.
representing a Fortune 500 company in trade secret and intellectual property litigation
advising health care institutions on software and hardware implementation
advising a top ten global travel technology company on license agreements and dispute resolution
advising a multi-billion dollar global trader on ‘enterprise resource planning software’ (ERP) licensing, development and implementation
advising SAI Global on the acquisition of BWise® from Nasdaq, Inq

What others say about us

Legal 500

"Exceptional analytical and communication skills, demonstrate exceptional professional standards and strategic insight. Has the ability to oversee and develop/have understanding of the core business and operational interests within a very short period of time in a complex technical field, even on the details." (2020)

"Ability to create/design a neutral (that respects the interests and needs of both parties involved in the conflict) process that results in moving forward in a complicated conflict situation. The team stays away from playing games." (2020)

"Being truly open and prudently bringing that to practical action with new technologies – always with an eye on the future, it’s a pleasure and an honour to work with such smart people. They have a pioneering mindset." (2020)

Stéphanie De Smedt

Counsel Attorney at Law

Stéphanie De Smedt, attorney-at-law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. She is head for Belgium of the IP/IT Team, the Data Protection Team and the Life Sciences Team.

T: +32 2 773 23 77 E: stephanie.de.smedt@loyensloeff.com More about Stéphanie

Maria-Clara Van den Bossche

Senior associate Attorney at Law

Maria-Clara Van den Bossche, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. She specializes in the resolution of complex international civil and commercial disputes.

T: +32 2 773 23 63 E: maria-clara.van.den.bossche@loyensloeff.com More about Maria-Clara

Claire Larue

Senior associate Attorney at law

Claire Larue, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. She focuses on complex and international litigation and arbitration. She is also a member of the France Region team.

T: +32 2 773 23 39 E: claire.larue@loyensloeff.com More about Claire

Charlotte Jacques

Associate Attorney at law

Charlotte Jacques, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. She specialises in Commercial Law IP, IT and Data Protection & Privacy. Charlotte is also a member of the Data Protection & Privacy Team and Corporate Investigations, Compliance & Defence Team.

T: +32 2 700 10 26 E: charlotte.jacques@loyensloeff.com More about Charlotte

Hugo Nieuwenhuyse

Associate Attorney at Law

Hugo Nieuwenhuyse, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. He is also a member of the Privacy & Data Protection Team.

T: +32 2 773 23 24 E: hugo.nieuwenhuyse@loyensloeff.com More about Hugo