At Gevers, you’ll find all the IP expertise you need in one place. Our trademark attorneys, patent attorneys, and IP lawyers — a first in Belgium — collaborate seamlessly to provide comprehensive support, from registration to court litigation. Partner with us to protect, defend, and empower your innovations.
Our law firm
Our IP law services
We are experts in the field of IP law, here to empower your innovations, here to protect your IP. We provide a hands-on and personal approach, adapted to your needs and situation. We want to understand you and your business and protect it to the fullest.
Litigation
Brand Protection
Commercial contracts & licensing
Unfair competition
IT & technology
Media & advertising
UPC & patent litigation
IP Litigation
We have high-level expertise in litigation before national and international courts, including the European Court of Justice and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). We ensure the best outcomes for your business, no matter how complex the dispute is. Whether in court or through alternative dispute resolution: we will stand by your side and protect your business at the top-level you deserve.
We further empower you with:
- Patent infringement and revocation actions
- Design litigation
- Trademark disputes
- Copyright infringement actions
- Breach of confidence and trade secret actions
- Revindication actions
- Strategic advice and negotiations
Brand Protection
Your brand is your business identity – and that’s worth protecting. From trademarks, to designs, copyrights, patents and plant variety, we ensure that your brand and innovations are and stay secured against misuse and abuse. With our end-to-end solutions we’ll monitor and enforce your brand rights both in the offline and online world.
We further empower you with:
- Offline anti-counterfeiting strategies
- Online (brand) monitoring services
- Collection of business intelligence on infringers
- Parallel trade strategies
Commercial contracts & licensing
Strategic licensing and well-drafted contracts are at the core of maximizing the value of your IP. Our experts offer tailored legal advice on contracts, completely in line with your business goals. That way, they guarantee both clarity and legal security in all your commercial agreements.
We further empower you with:
- Licensing agreements
- IP assignment contracts
- Collaboration and R&D agreements
- Supply and distribution contracts
Unfair competition
Ensure fair play in the marketplace. Our attorneys are here to combat unfair competition practices like deceptive advertising, trade secret theft and unauthorized use of IP. We protect your competitive edge and help you maintain a level playing field.
We further empower you with:
- Combatting deceptive trade practices
- Protecting trade secrets
- Addressing misappropriation of IP
- Advertising law compliance
IT & technology
We are here to navigate you through the complexities of IT and technology law. Get supported by our specialized team and their comprehensive legal services for business in the tech sector, from software licensing to digital rights and data protection.
We further empower you with:
- Software licensing and development agreements
- Data protections and GDPR compliance
- Digital rights management
- Technology transfer agreements
Media & advertising
Creative campaigns and media strategies that are legally sound? We’re your all-in-one partner, advising you on advertising compliance, copyright issues and media-related disputes. Empower your marketing efforts with legal confidence and enjoy the result twice as much.
We further empower you with:
- Advertising law compliance
- IP clearance for media content
- Dispute resolution for media contracts
- Regulatory advice for online and offline campaigns
UPC & patent litigation
Be prepared for the changing future of patent litigation in Europe. Our experts are specialized in Unified Patent Court (UPC) cases and disputes, making sure your business is ready to operate confidently in this new legal landscape.
We further empower you with:
- Representation in UPC proceedings
- Patent enforcement strategies
- Patent opposition and revocation
- International patent litigation strategy and support
Our vision on IP law
From registration to litigation
Right into the UPC
Here to safeguard your ideas and creations
We protect your innovations
As your all-in-one strategic IP partner, we are here to cover all your needs. We combine our legal and technical IP expertise at all levels, from registration to the courtroom, and ensure a seamless cooperation with a single point of contact.
No matter how challenging the situation, our IP experts – from trademark and patent attorneys to lawyers and litigators – can tackle any IP-related question.