Steven Cattoor
Brilliant legal analysis, attention to detail, superb technical skills and quality argumentation.
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Steven est spécialisé en contentieux de brevets et des secrets d’affaires. Sa pratique couvre un grand nombre de secteurs et technologies, mais est plus particulièrement axée sur l’industrie des sciences de la vie, où il représente plusieurs sociétés tournées vers la recherche. Il intervient régulièrement comme orateur en droit des brevets à la Vrije Universiteit Brussel et au département des sciences pharmaceutiques de l’Université de Gand.
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DOSSIERS SIGNIFICATIFS
- Pfizer v. Genentech. A propos des formulations brevetées de trastuzumab, dans le cadre du lancement prévu d’une biosimilaire du médicament Herceptin®.
- Umicore v. Ege Kimya. Concernant des additifs cobalt polymères utilisés comme agents de séchage pour des peintures.
- FrieslandCampina v. Incopack. Concernant une version améliorée du bec distributeur pour les aérosols à crème fraîche.
- Clayton v. Altachem. Concernant un brevet sur une valve améliorée et non-adhésive utilisée sur des aérosols avec une composante PU mousse.
- Sanofi v. Sandoz. Concernant le CCP sur la combinaison de l’irbesartan et de l’hydrochlorothiazide.
- Nestlé v. Unilever. Concernant des produits de bouillon brevetés.
- Aerocrine v. Medisoft. Concernant des appareils médicaux utilisés pour diagnostiquer et traiter l’asthme.
- Lundbeck v. Tiefenbacher et al. A propos du CCP sur l’escitalopram.
- GSK Bio v. Novartis. A propos d’un portefeuille de brevets dans le champ des vaccins pédiatriques contre les méningocoques.
- Organon (MSD) v. Docpharma (Mylan) & Mithra. Relatif à une série de brevets concernant la tibolone.
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AFFILIATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES
- European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
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PUBLICATIONS
- “Icos Corporation versus generieken (Teva, Sandoz, Mylan)” I.R.D.I. Co-auteur Liesbeth Weynants (2019).
- “De ABC Verordening. Artikelsgewijze commentaar”, dans Wet & Duiding – Reeks Economisch Recht. Boek 10: Intellectuele Rechten, F. Brison, M.C. Janssens et H. Vanhees (ed.), Bruxelles, Larcier (2012).
- “Competition Law, Pharmaceuticals and the European Commission.” RAJ Pharma (2009). Co-auteur Maarten Meulenbelt et Benoît Strowel.
- “De ‘Belgian torpedo’ op sterven na dood.” R.D.I. (2001).
- “Aansprakelijkheid van ISP’s.” Computerrecht (2001).
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INTERVENTIONS
- “Article 3a-b SPC Regulation – State of Play”, C5 Pharma Patent Extensions, Munich, June 2016
- “Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court – Transitioning from dream into reality”, VBO, 18 Décembre 2014
- “UPC: focus on pharmaceutical & chemical industry”, Premier Cercle IP Summit, Paris, Décembre 2013
- “SPC Fundamentals”, C5 Biotech Patenting Forum, Munich, Mars 2013
- “Patents and start-ups. A lawyer’s view”, Entrepreneurship in Photonics, VUB/ICAB, Janvier 2011
- “Introduction to IP & Patent law in the pharmaceutical sector”, conférencier invité au département des sciences pharmaceutiques de l’université de Gand
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CE QUE DISENT LES AUTRES
- “Steven Cattoor is an excellent advocate. Reliable and knowledgeable on patent law practice and strategies before the Belgian courts.” Legal 500 2024
- “Liesbeth Weynants and Steven Cattoor are stand-out partners on the HRM Belgian team. They grasp complex issues very quickly and effectively communicate, convey, and advocate the client’s positions.” Legal 500 2024
- « Steven is a very good, smart lawyer, who is very good at patents law. » Chambers & Partners 2024
- “Brilliant, hands-on, on top of the details and shines in the courtroom” IAM Patent 2023
- “Steven Cattoor impresses with his capabilities and expertise. He is available whenever needed and responds immediately.” Legal 500 2023
- “Steven offers sound, practical advice and produces high-quality work to a tight timeline. He has very solid judgement and is a pleasure to work with.” IAM Patent 2022
- “Building on his expertise and track record, Steven Cattoor remains the hardworking lawyer who controls and masters any detail of a case. His availability and dedication is exemplary.” Legal 500 2022
- “Super technical and capable of really delivering detailed advice.” Chambers & Partners 2021
- “Steven Cattoor is very easy in court, with a likeable presentation of complex legal matters.” Legal 500 2021
- “Steven Cattoor’s excellent writing skills are put to good use in both patent and trade secret litigation.” IAM Patent 1000 2021
- “Capable and responsive litigator” Chambers & Partners 2020
- “Remarkable lawyer who thoroughly analyses each and every case. He is eager to understand the technology behind the product and efficiently cooperates with patent attorneys to ensure that all legal, technical and patent interpretations align.” IAM Patent 1000 2020
- “Very good in patent litigation and bringing his point across.” Chambers & Partners 2019
- “Steven Cattoor is ‘a cool, level-headed advocate’.” Legal 500 2018
- “Hands-on approach and straightforward communications.” Chambers & Partners 2017
- “Brilliant legal analysis, attention to detail, superb technical skills and quality argumentation.” Managing Intellectual Property 2017
- “An excellent communicator and litigator.” Managing Intellectual Property 2016
- “He is helpful, engaging, proactive and knowledgeable about the practicalities of Belgian patent law and court practice. He is also very customer friendly and always looks out for your interests.” IAM Patent 1000 2016
- “Life sciences mavens Benoît Strowel and Steven Cattoor combine patent, antitrust and regulatory expertise to deliver prescient advice to pharmaceutical patentees. They are perennially at the cutting edge”, and “Protecting pharmaceutical products at the end of the patent lifecycle has become a particular specialty of theirs.” IAM Patent 1000 2015
- “Steven Cattoor gives ‘clear, pragmatic and efficient service’ to clients.” Managing Intellectual Property 2015
- “The ‘highly knowledgeable’ Steven Cattoor focuses on patent litigation and receives widespread praise for his expertise in the life sciences sector, where he represents numerous research-based manufacturers.” Who’s Who Legal 100 2015
- “Pleasant and hardworking” Steven Cattoor is frequently consulted on SPC issues and is a recognised authority on pharmaceutical patents.” IAM Patent 1000 2014
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Langues
Néerlandais, Français, Anglais
Formations
Université de Londres, Queen Mary et Westfield College (LLM, 1998)
Université de Gand (Maîtrise en droit, 1997)
Admis
1998