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ICT Rechtswijzer is an initiative of Everest Advocaten's IE and TMT teams, delivering focused legal services at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, data protection, artificial intelligence, media law and cyber security. Led by Advocate Joris Deene, the platform serves Belgian and international clients through Everest Advocaten's offices in Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels, providing regional proximity with global reach.
Advocate Joris Deene brings extensive IP and IT law experience. He completed a law degree at Ghent University and a post graduate in International Copyright from the University of Amsterdam. He began his practice in 2002 at Storme, Leroy, Van Parys and joined Everest Advocaten in 2011, becoming partner in 2018 as part of the IP and TMT team. He is an acknowledged arbitrator for .be domain name disputes (CEPINA) and serves as a guest lecturer at Ghent University, reflecting his engagement with the academic and professional community.
ICT Rechtswijzer emphasizes high quality, price conscious, specialized service with both regional and international reach, fully aligned with clients business objectives. The platform combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of technology and innovation to deliver clear, actionable guidance on IP, IT, AI and data protection matters.
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ICT Rechtswijzer supports clients in protecting, exploiting and enforcing intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, model rights and trade secrets. The team assists with licensing and transfer agreements, and it conducts enforcement actions in cases of infringement, providing strategic IP counsel tailored to technology and digital content.
Within Media, Technology and Telecoms the firm advises on freedom of expression, broadcasting regulation, advertising law and IP protection for media content. It also handles IT contracts such as SaaS and DaaS, supports dispute resolution in IT and IP matters, and provides guidance on cybersecurity, data protection and AI related regulatory issues.
For corporate and commercial matters, Everest Corporate provides advice on corporate governance, contracting and general terms and conditions, formation of entities, mergers and acquisitions and cross border arrangements. The service integrates regulatory insight with commercial focus to support growth and risk management.
Dispute resolution is a core focus, with advisory on litigation and arbitration in IP, IT and media matters, including cross border disputes. The team coordinates multi jurisdictional engagement and pursues proactive negotiation strategies and efficient dispute resolution.
