HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER: Steven Cattoor

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Steven Cattoor specializes in patent and trade secret litigation. His practice encompasses diverse sectors and technologies, but mainly focuses on the life sciences industry where he represents a number of innovative companies. He is a regular guest lecturer in patent law at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and in the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Ghent University.

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“Steven Cattoor is a trusted asset in pressing cases involving the development of pharmaceutical and medical devices.” IAM Patent 2024
“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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Dutch, English, French

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University of London, Queen Mary and Westfield College (LLM, 1998)
Ghent University (Law, 1997)

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