Christian Dekoninck

Christian co-head’s the Patents & Innovation team in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Christian is recognised as a leading IP litigator and is particularly well-known for advising life sciences companies. His practice covers all aspects of intellectual property law. Clients describe Christian as a compelling patent litigator, and particularly value his experience advising on IP issues specific to the life sciences industry, such as the interface between IP and regulatory issues.

Christian advises on multinational infringement litigation of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and design rights. His regulatory experience includes supplementary protection certificates, the Bolar exemption and data exclusivity.

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Career

Since 2018	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2010 - 2018	Lawyer, Crowell & Moring
2006 - 2010	Lawyer, Lydian

2001 - 2006

Lawyer, Elegis

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Education

2001	LLM Intellectual Property Law, KU Leuven-Brussel
1999	Lic Juris, KU Leuven

Publications

De KBO-inschrijving en de handhaving van intellectuele rechten: een moeilijke verstandhouding, 2018

Het beslag inzake namaak, een stand van zaken CABG, 2017, p88 (co-author with Jurgen Figys and Judith Bussé)

Parallel Import Update, Law Lore & Practice of the Pharmaceutical Trade Marks (co-author with Judith Bussé), Belgium 2015

Safe harbors in Europe: an update on the research and Bolar exemptions to patent infringement, Nature Biotechnology (co-author), 2015, p710–715

Memberships & Associations

Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
Benelux Trade Mark and Design Association

Additional languages

English

French

Dutch

Expertise

Services and Groups Brands & advertising Patents & innovation Italy group

Sectors Technology, media & communications Life sciences & healthcare

Experience

Sale of S&IP business

Halyard Health on the sale of its surgical and infection prevention (S&IP) business to OMI.

Tasmina Goraya, PhD

Evelyne Friedel

Christian Dekoninck

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Awards

IAM Patent 1000 2022	Silver - Individuals: litigation and transactions - Thanks to team captain Christian Dekoninck, the Brussels outpost of global outfit Taylor Wessing continues to establish itself as a top-flight patent practice on the Belgian IP stage. While it deftly navigates a variety of sectors, the life sciences are a stronghold for the group, and one of Dekoninck’s main fortes. “Christian is one of the country’s top and most brilliant patent litigators, and he has proven his strong analytical skills time and time again.” Lately, he has been representing Nipro in a dispute against Fresenius, with proceedings on the merits also being heard in France and Germany, as well as the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, in proceedings against the Belgian State before the Brussels Enterprise Court. Dekoninck’s talents also extend to the telecommunications sector, where a recent highlight includes acting on behalf of Ericsson in multiple proceedings. The set has also recently benefited from the arrival of Patricia Cappuyns.“Patricia is extremely knowledgeable as to the law, but her knowledge of a company’s commercial goals is certainly striking.” “She adapts her strategies to help her patrons achieve their wants and needs and displays excellent strategic thinking in doing so. Patricia knows how to navigate the legal landscape very well and knows what will and will not fly. Overall, she is a most impressive lawyer.”
the Lawyer Network	IP Litigation Lawyer of the year in Belgium 2021
IP Stars 2021	Recognised as a "Trade mark star" in MIP's IP Stars 2021 rankings.
IP Stars 2021	Recognised as a "Patent star" in MIP's IP Stars 2021 rankings.
WTR 100 2021	“I am a big fan of Taylor Wessing’s style,” reports one peer. “If you look at its track record and clientele, it is certainly most impressive”. The global firm stands out for its expansive reach and cross-border capabilities, as well as its “talented and experienced lawyers”. It recently brought out the big guns to represent Sandoz in a multi-jurisdictional colour mark case led by Christian Dekoninck. “One of the most strategic, calm and all-round litigators in town, Christian displays extraordinary legal knowledge complemented by great industry insight. He is responsive, analytical in his approach and gives pragmatic advice that considers budgets and each client’s specific requirements. He is a true gentleman and a joy to work with.”
Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2020	Recommended - Intellectual property (Belgium): Patent and trade mark infringement litigation features prominently in Taylor Wessing's IP practice, especially for clients drawn from the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Design and copyright disputes are other areas of expertise for the team. The client base also takes in names from the food, fashion, design, retail and construction sectors. Practice head Christian Dekoninck, who joined from Crowell & Moring in 2018, is 'very hands-on' and garners praise for his 'forte in trade marks'. Counsel Marie Keup is 'very intelligent' and has extensive experience in copyright and design rights disputes. Associate Isabelle Verschueren is also noted.

Chambers Europe 2020	Leading individual - Intellectual property - Belgium: Christian Dekoninck of Taylor Wessing LLP enters the rankings after strong endorsement from clients, with one stating: "He has great expertise and is a well-experienced attorney," while another interviewee adds: "He is a promising guy." He advises on both patent and trade mark infringement, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.
IAM Patent 1000 Belgium 2019	Leading individual: litigation and transactions (Bronze): Christian Dekoninck plies his trade at Taylor Wessing and “is an elegant and fair adversary” in patent litigation.
World Trade Mark Review WTR1000 Benelux: Belgium 2020	Leading individual (Silver): Joining the outfit last year is trademark superstar Christian Dekoninck, who continues to go from strength to strength. “A gentleman of the trademark sphere, Dekoninck has the knowledge and character to take Taylor Wessing’s Belgian wing to the next level. Providing concise legal advice, he tells clients exactly what they need to know.”
ILO Client Choice Awards 2018	Client Choice Winner - Intellectual Property, Trademarks (Belgium)
World Trade Mark Review WTR1000 Benelux: Belgium 2019	Leading individual: Christian is “a compelling litigator with a thorough and in-depth knowledge of trademark law."

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