Find answers to common questions about our services and legal expertise.
Artes is a business law firm specialised in intellectual property (IP), technology, media & communications (TMC), data protection, cybersecurity, cybercrime and corporate fraud.
We assist Belgian and multinational companies (listed and non-listed), entrepreneurs, start-ups, private individuals, non-profit organisations and public authorities — particularly within digital, creative and disruptive industries.
Yes. Artes is known as a “go to” firm for innovative entrepreneurs. We assist from the early identification of intellectual assets to protection, commercialisation and enforcement.
Absolutely. We assist with identifying protectable assets, developing IP strategies, registration processes, licensing, enforcement and litigation before Belgian and European courts.
Yes. We advise on data protection compliance, GDPR implementation, data protection mainstreaming and risk management strategies.
While we serve all sectors, we particularly focus on digital businesses, technology companies, media, creative industries and other disruptive sectors.
Yes. We advise on cybersecurity regulations, compliance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies and incident response planning.
Yes. We represent clients before Belgian and European courts in disputes involving intellectual property, cybercrime, corporate fraud, and technology-related matters.
Before taking any legal action, we thoroughly discuss all potential risks, consequences and strategic options with our clients to ensure informed decision-making.
Yes. Artes regularly works in close cooperation with other law firms and legal professionals to provide specialised expertise in a flexible and loyal manner.
Yes. We provide tailored training sessions for boards and staff on cybersecurity regulation, anti-money laundering compliance, data protection, corruption and fraud detection, and intellectual property strategies.
Certainly. We can tailor training sessions to your organisation’s specific legal risks, industry requirements and compliance needs.
We collaborate with other legal and technical experts when necessary to ensure comprehensive and transparent protection covering all relevant legal aspects.
We offer a no-fee, no-obligation initial telephone consultation to discuss your situation and determine how we can assist you.
You can contact us to schedule an initial consultation. We will first understand your business objectives and legal needs before proposing a tailored strategy.
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
