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

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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)
Pjotr Heemskerk
Counsel Attorney at lawPjotr Heemskerk, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group in our Rotterdam office. He specialises in advising, litigating and negotiating with respect to commercial contracts, intellectual property, licenses, e-commerce and new technologies.
T: +31 10 224 61 53 M: +31 6 10 93 90 12 E: pjotr.heemskerk@loyensloeff.comVéronique Hoffeld
Partner Attorney at law / Avocat à la CourVéronique Hoffeld, partner, is a member of the Executive Committee of Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg and heads the Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group of our Luxembourg office. She focuses on commercial law, litigation, arbitration, real estate and IP law
T: +352 466 230 232 E: veronique.hoffeld@loyensloeff.comStéphanie De Smedt
Counsel Attorney at LawStéphanie 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