Winston Taylor has a vibrant Benelux practice with expertise in IP litigation. The firm is recommended for patent litigation in the life sciences sector in Belgium and across key markets in Europe.
Notable patent practitioners: Christian Dekoninck.
Notable trade mark practitioner: Marie Keup.
2026
"They have a very dynamic, thorough yet pragmatic team. They provide quick, to the point answers that consider what I need and how I need it."
"The team is relatively compact in size but well experienced in IP cases including patent litigations. One of the strengths of the team exist in its high ability to understand complicated technical issues and to write brief about the technologies in very simple and convincing manners."
Christian Dekoninck
"He is a good organizer of the team and can collaborate with attorneys in other jurisdictions in multilateral cases like the one we are involved. His writing skill is one of the best among many attorneys I have worked with...When one of our clients was subject to a sudden counterfeit seizure, Mr. Dekoninck immediately came to our client's office and provided a perfect assistance to the staff in the office."
2025
"They are very insightful and hands-on and also have a deep understanding of the legal issues. Great people too."
A client uses the firm "because of their reliability and efficiency, proven in a very long relationship".
"Reliable, clear advice."
"Excellent strategy, appellate practice, strong communication and advocacy."
"They are strategic, thoughtful, hard-working and easy to work with."
"They provided a thorough analysis of the infringement and validity of patents. Their support was particularly appreciated in the preparation of UPC oral pleadings."
"What I appreciate about them is their ease of collaboration. They are responsive and adept at working to tight deadlines. Their advanced legal and technical skills ensure that we receive high-quality support and advice, making them a reliable partner in our patent cases."
"They are legal masterminds but simultaneously are also very knowledgeable about the science and technology they are dealing with."
"Their style is amicable, which is a rare quality amongst lawyers."
Patent
Case studies show the firm represented a medical devices multinational before the UPC and acted for Pfizer before the Brussels Enterprise Court.
Trade mark
Trade mark work highlights include domain name litigation for a social media multinational and advice to Abbott Diabetes Care on 3D shape mark.