Jean Théodore Godin
Partner
Auriane Schockaert
Practice
Auriane has developed extensive expertise in drafting complex IP contracts, including licenses, collaboration agreements, technology transfer agreements, NDA’s, etc.
She has solid experience in trademark, copyright and patent litigation, having achieved favourable outcomes for her clients before national courts, administrative bodies such as the EUIPO and the BOIP, as well as before the courts of the European Union. She is committed to handling each case with diligence and defending her clients’ interests with care.
Her practice also includes consumer and distribution law, where she advises clients on issues such as promotional games and campaigns, including on social media. She also handles the review of general terms and conditions, the management of complex disputes, and the provision of advice on unfair commercial practices and exclusive and selective distribution agreements.
She works fluently in French, English, and Dutch.
Bar
French Brussels Bar.
Experience
Lawyer since 2016 (Bird&Bird and now moov.law)
Preferred Areas of Law
IP
Distribution law
Unfair commercial practices
Contract law
Academic Background
Master in Law at the Université Catholique de Louvain-la-Neuve
Bachelor in Law at the UNamur
Complementary program in Economics at the Unamur
Role in the team
Senior associate
Publications
J. Troussel, G. de Villegas & A. Schockaert, “Trade Mark Litigation in Belgium: Overview”, Thomson Reuters, 2022.
D. Op de Beeck & A. Schockaert, “Belgium” in T. Cook, Trade Secret Protection A Global Guide, Globe Law and Business, 2022.
M. Turrini, J.-C. Troussel, N. Feola & A. Schockaert, “Make The Service Agreement Work For You And Your CDMO”, Outsourced Pharma / Pharmaceutical Online, 2022.
B. Vandermeulen & A. Schockaert, “De verhaalbaarheid van advocatenkosten in geschillen rond intellectuele eigendom : mythe en realiteit”, Cahier du juriste, 2018/1, p.8