Copyright lawyers Belgium

What does a copyright lawyer do?

A copyright lawyer provides legal assistance to protect and exploit creative works. This includes, for example, advice on the best strategies for safeguarding creations. A lawyer specialising in copyright can also help in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, for example with publishers, producers or other partners. In cases of copyright infringement, a lawyer specialised in copyright may represent clients in legal proceedings, to enforce copyrights, stop infringements and obtain appropriate damages. A copyright-lawyer may work in various sectors, including media, music, books, art, entertainment, IT (software), e-commerce, etc.

At Finnian & Columba, we have a solid experience with copyright, and a thorough practical knowledge of the various sectors where copyright plays its role (such as film, television, music, theater, literature, digital media, software, photography, etc.).

What can we do for you?

• We can develop a strategy of how best to protect your creations (for instance, copyright, i-depot, design rights, portrait rights, trademarks, database law, etc.).
• We can help you with negotiating, drafting and verifying contracts: for example, contracts with publishers, licence agreements, IT contracts for software development, marketing contracts, agreements for authors, actors, directors, screenwriters, etc.
• We can take action against breaches of your copyrights (for example, online infringement, counterfeiting, etc.): We can send cease and desist letters, negotiate with infringers to obtain a fair compensation, mediate, defend your rights in court or through arbitration, etc.
• We help clients in various sectors, including authors, designers (e.g. in fashion or furniture), directors, actors, screenwriters, producers, architects, software developers, journalists, musicians, artists, photographers, record companies, publishers, event organizers, managers, casting agencies, booking offices, etc.

Read more about the most frequent questions on Belgian copyright law.