📢 Exciting News! Alain Strowel to Speak at the TechWeek Forum in Budapest 📢 We are happy to share to that Alain Strowel will be attending and speaking at the TechWeek Forum in Budapest starting today 30 September lasting until the 1 October 2024, organized by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This year's event will dive deep into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on business and the economy. The forum will cover: - How AI is reshaping industries; - The benefits and challenges of adopting AI technologies; - The critical role of AI in boosting competitiveness, aligning with the Hungarian Presidency’s focus; - Special insights into the AI Act and its upcoming implementation, with discussions led by international decision-makers, public and private sector leaders, and EU experts. In a panel dedicated to compliance with the AI Act, moderated by Ferenc Dr. Kása, Alain will be speaking alongside Kilian Gross, Frederico Oliveira da Silva, Viktor dr. Vajda, and Lisa Vermeer. We look forward to hearing Alain share his expertise on this timely and important topic ! 🔍 #AI #AIAct #TechWeekForum #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalTech #Innovation #AlainStrowel #TechAndLaw
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PIERSTONE Brussels is the law firm for the digital economy that focuses on Intellectual Property, IT, Data and Tech law. We provide high-end counsel and representation with the will to guide our clients in and towards an ever more digital and global economy. Boutique data firm Pierstone works with a growing portfolio of global clients, including major names in the tech space, handling GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues, transactional data, and litigation, as well as providing strategic advice to private and public sector clients on upcoming legislative developments in Belgium and at the EU level. The practice is led by data and tech regulatory practitioners Alain Strowel and Patrice Vanderbeeken, with the ‘highly skilled‘ Jeanne Jacobs providing significant in-house data protection expertise. Testimonials from the Legal 500: • ‘The firm has implemented innovative solutions to assist the Group in analyzing foreign legislation in order to assess the risk when personal data is transferred outside the EU. The analyses carried out are realistic, objective and conducted with seriousness.’ • ‘The firm’s contacts are attentive, responsive and provide good advice. They ensure that the answers provided and documented meet expectations and if this is not the case, the questions are taken up and worked on so that the answers are provided. Patrice Vanderbeeken always oversees these aspects and is committed to ensuring that this is always the case.’ • ‘Experience and ties with many different other countries which are relevant to us. Teams speak French and English which is very helpful in our company.’
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that our team at PIERSTONE | Brussels had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed by Kanaal Z! As an international law firm specializing in technology, privacy, AI and international associations (standardisation) we are passionate about navigating the evolving legal landscape in these dynamic fields. During the interview, we discussed the crucial role that legal expertise plays in fostering innovation and ensuring compliance. A heartfelt thank you to Trends Kanaal Z Alle Zaken Op Een Rijtje Kanaal Z for this opportunity! Thank you also to our client La Boucle and its cofounder Frederik Westelinck for showcasing our expertise. We invite you to check out the interview and learn more about our firm's mission and the cutting-edge work we do to empower our clients in the tech sector. #Pierstone #TechLaw #Privacy #AI #KanaalZ #LegalExperts #Innovation #iapp #beltug #isaca #dataact #gdpr #licensing #copyright #intellectualproperty #trademarks Alain Strowel Patrice Vanderbeeken Lauranne de Montjoye Ophélie Snoy
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🌟Exciting news: Next to The Legal 500 in the categories Intellectual Property, Privacy & Data Protection and Not For Profit Association, PIERSTONE | Brussels has also been recognised in IP Stars 2024. IP Stars mentioned our partners Alain Strowel and Patrice Vanderbeeken as notable practitioners in IP ! These continued recognitions reflect our colleagues’ and their stellar team's expertise and commitment to providing exceptional legal services. We are thankful to them and to our clients for their continued support! 🌟 https://www.ipstars.com/ #Legal500 #IPStars2024 #IntellectualProperty #DataProtection #LegalExcellence
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🌟 LES Scandinavia Annual Conference 2024: A Deep Dive into IP Innovation Just wrapped up an incredible few days at the LES Scandinavia - Licensing Executives Society Scandinavia Annual Conference in Copenhagen! The event was a treasure of insights on intellectual property trends and challenges. Some highlights: 1️⃣ UPC Strategies: Morten Garberg & Mike Gruber shared practical tips on navigating the new Unified Patent Court system. 2️⃣ Nuclear Tech & IP: Louise Dahlerup Fazlagic (DTU) showcased how patent landscape analysis drives research focus and IP strategy in emerging technologies, especially molten salt reactors. 3️⃣ Rebranding Journey: Louise Stuhr (Novonesis) & Kasper Frahm (Plesner) detailed the fascinating and strategic process of rebranding Novozymes + Chr Hansen to Novonesis. 4️⃣ AI Innovations: • Elliot Papageorgiou 潘安略 (Gowling WLG) shared his insights on China's AI patenting boom and regulation • Jakob Plesner Mathiasen (Gorrissen Federspiel), Peter Lind Nielsen (Bech-Bruun) & DJ Kim Saether (Noiseworks) showcased AI-created music and deep fakes • Peter Kaas gave some valuable insights on integrating AI into organizations 5️⃣ IP & Sustainability: Simone Frattasi (A.P. Moller - Maersk) explored the intersection of IP, patent pools, and ESG goals with the tangible example of Maersk's ESG patent pool with Siemens Energy. 6️⃣ Alternative IP Strategies: @Michael Solhoj (ECCO) & Jørgen Møller (Patentgruppen A/S) presented innovative approaches to IP opportunities, especially in the shoe industry. 7️⃣ Trade Secrets: Jeppe Brinck-Jensen (Bech Bruun) & Suvi Julin (Berggren) compared Danish and Finnish perspectives and case law, while Jakob Scharf (Certa) delved into forensics and intelligence. 8️⃣ Interactive Learning: Magnus Hakvåg (House of Knowledge) was the driving force in the engaging "Very Serious Game" on technology transfer he developed for LES France - Licensing Executives Society. 9️⃣ SEP regulation : Adrian Howes from Nokia gave a clear overview of the risks associated with the draft regulation and the need to thoroughly assess its consequences. 🔟 Patent Pooling and NPEs : Stinus Jeppesen from HIMPP explained the fascinating world of hearing aid Patent pooling and solutions against NPEs. Also, a massive thank you to the organizing committee: President Ia Modin, Dan B. Geary, Poul Erik Bak, Marie Hovel Hansen and Michael Solhøj for putting together this intellectual feast! And thanks to Sonja London, Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) President for being a patron of the event and bringing her everlasting energy and enthusiasm. Last but not least, it was a great pleasure to meet other great members of the LES family. #LES #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #Licensing #PatentStrategy #AIInnovation
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By January 17, 2025, financial institutions will have to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This requires the implementation of a series of measures including : - a comprehensive risk management governance strategy, - IT risk mitigation - operational continuity guarantees - updating of agreements to meet the DORA requirements; and - bolstering resilience against cyber threats. PIERSTONE | Brussels provides a short summary of these obligations below. To make sure you meet the deadline, contact : Patrice Vanderbeeken, Ophélie Snoy, Carmen Peluso, Alain Strowel Martin Rappe #DORA #resilience #Cybersecurity #riskmanagement #Finance #beltug #Banks #iapp
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PIERSTONE | Brussels was honored to participate in NATO DIANA 's Tech Accelerator Program. It was a privilege to support Nato in developing an optimal Intellectual Property and data protection strategy for this groundbreaking technology initiative, which involved collaboration with numerous innovative startups. Thank you Kornelija Zilionyte, Gatis Klavins (LL.M) and Tom Dallas McSorley for the exciting collaboration! And thanks to our stellar team : Alain Strowel Patrice Vanderbeeken, Slavica Puric, Solène Festor, Ophelie Snoy #technology #incubator #intellectualproperty #data #iapp #beltug DynoRotor Inc. doing business as AquaGen Kitepower Goldilock IceWind IONATE Ore Energy SPACELIS (NATO DIANA) Texavie WPE Research and Development Zelestium Technologies Zepher Flight Labs aRoboticsCompany dotOcean ELWAVE Grayscale AI (NATO DIANA) SEADAR Marine Thinking Phantom Photonics Ping DSP SOTIRIA Technology Water Linked Anzen Technologies Private Limited Astrolight AVoptics-LightWorks Dronetag Ephos g2-Zero levelQuantum Quadsat Qubitrium SECQAI Ephos Aquark Technologies
When you join DIANA's Accelerator Programme as an innovator, you learn a wide variety of skills and build an Alliance-wide network to help grow your company. It might not be the first thing you think of when you're developing your technology, but legal essentials are key to business success. In our first cohort, DIANA partnered with leading law firms that delivered top-notch legal lectures to our innovators on a range of topics relevant to start-ups and technology developers. DIANA's legal team is pleased to thank: WilmerHale (US), McInnes Cooper (CA), Sidley Austin LLP (UK), PIERSTONE | Brussels (BE), Skadden Law Firm (GE), Reddie & Grose Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (UK), Kinstellar (CZ), Arnold & Porter (US), and Bird & Bird (UK). Your expertise and support for DIANA has been vital to the success of DIANA's first accelerator curriculum. Just nine days left to submit your proposal to join the next cohort of innovators. What are you waiting for? Visit www.diana.nato.int for more information.
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🚀 Exciting News! Pierstone will be attending the annual ECTA (official) Conference in Antwerp later this week. 🎉 We are thrilled to connect with industry leaders and discuss the latest trends in European trade mark and design law. If you're attending, we would love to meet you and explore opportunities for collaboration. See you there! #ECTAConference #Pierstone #TrademarkLaw #Networking #Antwerp2024
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A few weeks ago, the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive) was transposed into Belgian legislation. The Belgian NIS2 law will enter into force on 18 October 2024. If you need guidance on whether your organization falls under the scope of this law or on specific obligations applicable to your organisation, feel free to contact us. #NIS2 #cybersecurity #Belgianlaw
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Our partner Alain Strowel and other eminent specialists discussing AI and (B2C) contracts last week at the Digital Law Center - University of Geneva conference on AI and contracts.
IA et contrat: nous avons eu le plaisir d’organiser vendredi dernier 31 mai la 2ème Journée du Droit du Numérique (JDN), en collaboration avec l’Ordre des avocats de Genève (ODAGE) sur “Intelligence Artificielle et contrats: Quels enjeux pratiques?“. Un grand merci à nos intervenant-es Krishna Sood Martin Ebers Alain Strowel Dr. Marcus von Welser Yann Dietrich Philippe Gillieron Laura Lo Bello Marie Pfamater Gaëlle de Cannière pour leurs précieuses interventions ainsi qu’a Yaniv Benhamou Célian Hirsch Philipp Fischer pour la modération et de nous avoir guidé lors de cette journée! *************************************************************** AI and Contracts : we are delighted to have held on Friday, May 31st the, 2nd Digital Law Day (JDN), in collaboration with Ordre des avocats de Genève (ODAGE) on the theme : "Artificial Intelligence and contracts: what practical challenges?". A warm thank you to our esteemed speakers Krishna Sood Martin Ebers Alain Strowel Dr. Marcus von Welser Yann Dietrich Philippe Gillieron Laura Lo Bello Marie Pfamater Gaëlle de Cannière for their insightful presentation and to Yaniv Benhamou Célian Hirsch Philipp Fischer for moderating and guiding us through this day ! University of Geneva Faculté de droit - UNIGE Ordre des avocats de Genève #AI #contracts
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Our partner Alain Strowel and a distinguished panel of speakers speaking on AI and contracts at the University of Geneva.
Today at the Conference #AI and #Contracts - #IA et #contrats Digital Law Center - University of Geneva Ordre des avocats de Genève with Yaniv Benhamou, Krishna Sood, Alain Strowel, Dr. Marcus von Welser, Yann Dietrich, Philippe Gillieron, Laura Lo Bello, Philipp Fischer, Célian Hirsch - Merci pour l'invitation et la conférence!