Bird & Bird

The international law firm Bird & Bird has a strong IP practice in Belgium. The firm is highly respected in IP disputes. The partners are supported by a team of junior practitioners.

Notable IP lawyers: Domien Op de Beeck, Benoit Van Asbroeck, Jean-Christophe Troussel and Guillaume de Villegas.

2025

"Their expertise has been very valuable in fostering a robust IP framework that supports [our] mission."

"They are business-oriented, provide pragmatic replies and always make themselves available in a prompt manner when necessary. They are also anticipating issues and know our needs."

Patent

Case studies show the firm advised and represented clients in sectors such as life sciences, telecommunications and defence.

Trade mark

Case studies show the firm represented Sinocare Meditech and Argenx in their respective trade mark disputes.

Copyright

Highlights include EU-wide advice in relation to the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. It also represented Proximus in several Belgian proceedings and a CJEU referral.