
Intellectual Property Audits: Strengthening Business Value Through Strategic Asset Management
Many organisations own valuable intellectual property without fully realising its
Artes is a business law firm specialised in intellectual property (IP), technology, media & communications (TMC), data protection and, cybercrime & cybersecurity







“Expert. Reliable. Sharp. Honest. Completely. Reachable. Sparring partner. You might expect it from any lawyer. Locatus works with Ben Hermans of Artes on several cases for several years.I experience Ben as a very pleasant person, where my expectations are regularly exceeded".
“In the past, Artes has assisted us several times in disputes, working in cases which involved leading fashion brands such as P.J.S. and Karl Lagerfeld. Artes has the reputation to respond immediately to our request and to focus exclusively on the result one wishes to achieve. You can therefore count on a result-oriented approach, transparent communication and thinking along with us in the long term. Artes shows itself to be an honest partner that does not limit itself to the problem you put on the table, but also actively devises solutions for the future.”
“Bij de opstart van onze onderneming dienden we een merkenrechtelijk topic af te toetsen. Artes heeft ons hierin op een correcte wijze geadviseerd. Vooral de transparante, stipte en accurate aanpak hebben wij onthouden uit de samenwerking. Voor een ondernemer is het belangrijk dat een advocaat of consultant constructief is en meedenkt in het belang van de onderneming.
"We are very satisfied with the professional guidance provided by Artes' lawyers. As a young and dynamic company, it is pleasant to work with an innovative law firm that understands the needs and concerns of fast-growing companies and responds to them perfectly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable 'legal partner' who thinks outside the box.”
“For Groep Sportoase, the collaboration with Artes forms a basis of trust within the agreed legal assignment. Through a tangible commitment, Artes provides certainty within the protection of our rights and thereby contributes structurally and in an integrated way to the well-being of the organisation. The clear approach, autonomous operation and balanced open communication creates a necessary support based on clear advice and a concrete approach”
“For Groep Sportoase, the collaboration with Artes forms a basis of trust within the agreed legal assignment. Through a tangible commitment, Artes provides certainty within the protection of our rights and thereby contributes structurally and in an integrated way to the well-being of the organisation. The clear approach, autonomous operation and balanced open communication creates a necessary support based on clear advice and a concrete approach”
“U kan bij Artes terecht voor een moderne aanpak van uw dossier. De focus ligt daarbij volledig op de onderneming en de belangen van de onderneming. Indien een geschil buiten de rechtbank kan geregeld worden doet men dat. Alvorens het geschil effectief bij de rechtbank wordt gebracht, worden alle risico’s - samen met de slaagkansen van het dossier - duidelijk besproken. Er zijn geen verrassingen. Ook het advieswerk wordt stipt, accuraat en correct opgeleverd.”
“Nele Somers is een doorwinterd juridisch adviseur die juridisch inzicht combineert met een scherp ondernemersinzicht. Ze analyseert het probleem om snel en begrijpelijk te adviseren. In het verleden hebben wij Nele haar advies gevraagd in contractuele en I.E. gerelateerde dossier en bevelen haar in volle vertrouwen aan.”
“Don’t hesitate to contact Artes if you prefer a modern approach of your case. The focus is entirely on your company and its interests. If a dispute can be settled out of court, it will be done so. Before a dispute is actually brought before a court, all risks - together with the chances of success of the case - are clearly discussed. There are no surprises. The consultancy work is also delivered very punctually, accurately and correctly”
“In the past, Artes has assisted us several times in disputes, working in cases which involved leading fashion brands such as P.J.S. and Karl Lagerfeld. Artes has the reputation to respond immediately to our request and to focus exclusively on the result one wishes to achieve. You can therefore count on a result-oriented approach, transparent communication and thinking along with us in the long term. Artes shows itself to be an honest partner that does not limit itself to the problem you put on the table, but also actively devises solutions for the future.”
“When starting up our company, we had to assess a trademark issue. Artes advised us in this respect in a correct manner. We especially remember the transparent, punctual and accurate approach from the cooperation. For an entrepreneur it is important that a lawyer or a consultant is constructive and thinks along in the interest of the company.”
“Wij zijn erg tevreden met de professionele begeleiding door Artes advocaten. Als jong en dynamisch bedrijf is het aangenaam werken met een innovatief advocatenkantoor dat de noden en bekommernissen van snel groeiende bedrijven begrijpt en daar perfect op inspeelt. Een aanrader voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een betrouwbare ‘juridische partner’ die ruimer meedenkt dan het strikt juridische.”
"Artes assisted a renowned cultural house in Antwerp with legal questions arising from the corona crisis. Cultural houses and artists are today confronted with forced closures, annulations and an unclear outlook for the coming months or even seasons. Artes assisted both on short-term consequences of COVID-19, but also advise on future decisions, potential for recuperation and long term assessment of contracts and general conditions.”
“Expert. Reliable. Sharp. Honest. Completely. Reachable. Sparring partner. You might expect it from any lawyer. Locatus works with Ben Hermans of Artes on several cases for several years.I experience Ben as a very pleasant person, where my expectations are regularly exceeded".
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