A notable IP partner in the firm, Kirian Claeyé specialises in IP and regulatory affairs, with a particular focus on food, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Specialising in intellectual property and regulatory affairs, with a particular focus on food, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Kirian is the latest nominated Partner at ALTIUS (Sep2023). His IP work includes complex patent litigation, often involving cross-border issues, and support and advice regarding IP portfolio management. His regulatory work spans the fields of clinical trials, launch and marketing strategies, pricing and reimbursement, tendering and lifecycle management.
Kirian obtained a Master in Law degree magna cum laude at the Universiteit Gent and after three years of IP practice, he acquired additional international experience through postgraduate studies (LL.M) at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he also obtained the Law and Technology Certificate.
Kirian was admitted to the Brussels Bar in 2010. He is a member of the Boalt Hall Alumni Association, the Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law, and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property.
Additionally he regularly speaks at conferences and seminars. He is fluent in English, Dutch and French.
‘If I could, I’d give a 5 star rating to Kirian Claye who has proven to be a genius. We are working together a bit more than two years and time after time he solved our issues in a simple and eloquent way.' - Legal500, 2022
"...newcomer Claeyé is 'a highly respected lawyer with a commanding, tough approach, but a gentlemanly demeanour'." - IAM Patent 2021 - Bronze
Recommended in Who's Who Legal - Life Sciences - Patent Litigation - 2023
IP Stars - Rising Star 2023
"He is a very strong patent litigator with excellent strategy and communication skills." - Chamber Europe, 2023
'...Kirian Claeyé has thorough knowledge and provides very clear and useful advice, also on uncharted topics.’ - Legal500, 2023
'Altius is excellent in patent litigation, especially with regards to pharma cases; very responsive and on the point. Kirian Claeye is an outstanding litigator.’ - Legal500, 2023