Events
ALTIUS Experience 2026
Curious about a career at ALTIUS? Discover ALTIUS Experience 2026 in Brussels, meet our lawyers and experience our culture.
Digital Law Series #28: Keeping up with GDPR
Fines are rising, regulators are growing more assertive, and landmark rulings keep reshaping the landscape. On 18 June, join the Altius Digital Law Series for a sharp, one-hour update on the developments that matter most.
Agri-food Law Seminar 2026
We are excited to announce that our annual Agri-food Law Seminar will return to Brussels on 5 June 2026!
Pharma Law Seminar 2026
We are pleased to invite you to our annual Pharma Law Seminar on the afternoon of Friday 24 April 2026.
One Year of Arizona: Key Employment Law Reforms – What’s Been Done and What’s to Come?
Just over a year ago, the Arizona Government unveiled an ambitious employment and social security reform agenda in its Coalition Agreement. Since then, major political agreements reached during Easter, Summer and Budget negotiations have introduced significant employment law changes, including …
Where food law meets intellectual property: Food IP through last year’s case law
Government decisions can often have a significant impact on companies in the agrifood and life sciences sectors. But what options do you have if you disagree with such a decision? Which steps are available to you, and which route – administrative or judicial – is the most suitable in your case?
Digital Law Series #27: Keeping up with GDPR
Join us on Thursday 11 December, from 13:30 to 14:30, for our 27th Digital Law Series Webinar and learn all you have to know about the latest GDPR-news! Amongst other topics, Jan Clinck and Anne-Sophie Raxhon will discuss: The webinar will be presented in Dutch and French and the slides will be in English. The webinar […]
Silent night, mighty right? The ascent of the variety denomination | Plant Variety Rights X-Mas Special – Part 2
Plant Variety Rights (PVR) quietly shape how new varieties reach our fields, kitchens and shop shelves. As we wrap up the year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what’s been cooking in the world of PVR. Building on last year’s insights, this year’s focus is on the increasing importance and enforcement of variety denominations—not […]
LSS: Challenging Government Decisions: Legal Strategies in Agri-food & Life Sciences
Government decisions can often have a significant impact on companies in the agrifood and life sciences sectors. But what options do you have if you disagree with such a decision? Which steps are available to you, and which route – administrative or judicial – is the most suitable in your case?
Digital Law Series #26: Keeping up with GDPR
Join us for our 26th Digital law series, as we explore the most interesting and recent GDPR case law and regulatory initiatives, with a focus on both Belgian and European legal contexts.
Gain practical insights from real-life rulings, stay informed on regulatory priorities to prepare your company, and stay on top of interpretations impacting data protection compliance.
Employment contract termination: recent case law highlights
Staff dismissal is a key aspect of every HR professional’s role. However, keeping up with evolving legal developments can be a challenge. Employment termination rules are shaped not only by legislation but also by ongoing case law developments. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll highlight a selection of relevant recent court decisions relating to, amongst others, […]
IP (up)date: The CJEU’s BSH/Electrolux decision (C-339/22) and its implications for cross-border IP litigation
Join us for our next IP Update on 17 June 2025 on the CJEU’s BSH/Electrolux decision (C-339/22) and its far-reaching implications for cross-border IP litigation. Our IP partners Christophe Ronse, Philippe de Jong and Kirian Claeyé will unpack how the ruling can be expected to reshape strategies around the pan-European enforcement of patents and other […]
Agri-food Law Seminar 2025
Programme 12:00 – 12:45 Welcome and lunch 12:45 – 13:25 “The IP and regulatory future of NGT plant material – what will the trilogue bring us?” The European Parliament and the Council have expressed substantially different views on the Commission’s proposal for an NGT Regulation, both in terms of regulatory requirements and patentability. This session […]
IP Update | The (EU) GI recipe book: Is geographical goodwill the secret ingredient?
Geographical Indications (GIs) are protected against exploitation, weakening, dilution or detriment to their reputation as enshrined in the new regulation governing wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products (Regulation 2024/1143). In December 2025 an EU-wide GI protection scheme conferring suchlike scope of protection in the ambit of craft and industrial products will become applicable (Regulation 2023/2411). […]
Digital Law Series #25: Keeping up with GDPR
Join Jan Clinck and Anne-Sophie Raxhon for an insightful session on GDPR and the latest developments in digital law.
Pharma Law Seminar 2025
We are delighted to invite you again to our annual Pharma Law Seminar!
Don’t let plant breeder’s rights steal your tasty Christmas!
Plant Variety Rights (PVR) are an important and perhaps lesser known aspect of intellectual property that can significantly impact the food and feed industry. You may have encountered PVRs in passing but never fully considered their impact. As the holiday season fills shelves with seasonal treats and festive feasts, it’s worth asking: does a food product infringe PVRs when processing protected ingredients? Does the PVR holder have a claim on the final product? Are you allowed to refer to a protected variety’s name in your product labeling?
IP Update: Trademark Law Meets Circular Economy: Can Sustainability Goals Always Justify Repair, Debranding, Rebranding, and Upcycling of Branded Products?
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on “Trademark Law Meets Circular Economy: Can Sustainability Goals Always Justify Repair, Debranding, Rebranding, and Upcycling of Branded Products?”!
Help … I want to settle a dispute with an employee by entering into a settlement agreement: what, why and when?
We are delighted to invite you to our webinar on settlement agreements! Discover the webinar’s program here.
Digital Law Series #24: Keeping up with GDPR
Get ready for ALTIUS’ next edition of the Digital Law Series on 17 October, your comprehensive source of GDPR and related news updates.
Life Sciences Webinar: Prescription for Cyber Protection: NIS2 Compliance in the Life Science Industry
The NIS2 Act will apply in Belgium from 18 October 2024. This webinar considers the impact for the life sciences industry: Which companies must comply? What are the key obligations? What types of enforcement can be expected? Join us on 3 October for this information session.
Digital Law Series #23: Keeping up with GDPR
Get ready for Altius’ next edition of the Digital Law Series on 27 June, your comprehensive source of GDPR and related news updates.
Help … I have to conduct an internal investigation!
We are delighted to invite you to our Seminar on internal investigation! Discover the seminar’s program here.
Agri-food Law Seminar 2024
We are delighted to invite you again to our annual Agri-food Law Seminar! Discover the seminar’s program here!