Marc Van der Haegen

Managing Partner

Intellectual Property & Technology Law

Biography

Marc Van der Haegen is the Managing Partner of Artes Law, where he has built an outstanding reputation in intellectual property and technology law. With more than two decades of experience advising multinational corporations, tech startups, and creative industries, Marc brings a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen. He is recognized by Legal 500 and IP Stars as a leading practitioner in the Benelux region. Marc regularly advises on complex cross-border IP disputes, licensing agreements, and technology transfer arrangements. His approach combines rigorous legal analysis with pragmatic, commercially-oriented solutions.

Areas of Expertise

Publications

  • The Future of AI-Generated Works and Copyright (2024)
  • Patent Protection in the Digital Age (2023)
  • Technology Transfer Agreements: A European Perspective (2022)

Notable Cases & Achievements

  • Led successful patent infringement case for major tech company (€50M+ value)
  • Advised on cross-border trademark portfolio restructuring for FMCG multinational
  • Negotiated landmark technology licensing deal in the automotive sector

Awards & Recognition

  • Legal 500 — Leading Individual, IP (2020–2025)
  • IP Stars — Patent Star (2021–2025)
  • Best Lawyers — Intellectual Property Law (2022–2025)

Speaking Engagements

  • AIPPI World Congress 2024 — Panelist
  • Brussels IP Summit 2023 — Keynote Speaker
  • European Patent Forum 2023 — Moderator

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Advertising law
Copyright
Communications law
Computer programs
Confidential information
Counterfeiting
Cookies
Cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Database rights
Data protection
Design law
Domain names

Entertainment
Fashion law
GDPR
ICT
Intellectual property
Internet Services Providers
Image rights

Right to reply
Right to be forgotten
Supplementary protection certificates
Social media
Software

Trade secrets
Trade names
Trade marks
Know how

Plant variety rights
Protected geographical designations
Patents
Piracy
Privacy (/E-privacy)

Licensing
Media law
Music law
Neighbouring rights

Transfer of rights
Technology
Topographies and semiconductor products
Videogames