Auriane Schockaert

I am an associate in our IP team here in Brussels, I advise clients on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights in a variety of sectors, including the pharmaceutical and luxury sector.

Intellectual property, as a vehicle to promote and protect innovation and creativity, is a most inspiring and challenging field, to which I was drawn from the very start of my studies in law.

This is why I am so enthusiastic about my work here at Bird & Bird, which focuses on trademark, patent and copyright litigation, as well as contract drafting.

Further, I also assist clients with questions regarding consumer and distribution law, with a particular focus on advice on promotional games and social media, unfair trade practice litigation and advice, as well as matters relating to exclusive and selective distributor agreements.

Prior to joining Bird & Bird, I completed my law studies at the UNamur and at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve and gained legal experience by conducting summer internships both with Bird & Bird LLP and another Brussels-based international law firm.

I am fluent in French, Dutch and English and have a good understanding of Italian.