Edward Taelman
Overview
Edward Taelman is an expert in intellectual property and technology law.
Career & Education
- Ghent University, Master of Law, 2010
- Stanford Law School, Master of Laws, Law, Science, and Technology, 2012
- Belgium
- Unified Patent Court
- European Court
- Luxembourg
- The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), Member
- International Trademark Association (INTA) Brand Restrictions Committee
- IE-forum.be, editorial board
- The European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW), Member
- The Benelux Association for Trademark- and Design law (BMM), Member
- Dutch
- French
- English
Edward Taelman is a brilliant lawyer. I am particularly impressed by how he manages to translate the business goals of the client and strategic considerations into a creative and effective strategy.
— Chambers, 2025
Edward's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.03.25
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2025 Guide
Representative Matters
- Represented a large e-commerce platform before the Court of Justice and the Belgian and Luxembourgish courts in trademark infringement cases initiated by a luxury brand where the latter alleges that our client is liable for trademark infringements of third parties.
- Represented an international telecom provider before the Belgian courts in enforcing its colour trademark against a competing telecom provider.
- Represented TripAdvisor in proceedings before the Belgian courts in relation to its liability for negative reviews.
- Represented a tech company in patent revocation proceedings in relation to a patent on geolocalization technology.
- Represented Belgium’s largest publishing company in numerous proceedings in relation to freedom of speech, libel and defamation cases.
- Assisted an online payment services provider with on its compliance project with the Digital Services Act.
- Assisted an e-commerce platform with its compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Edward's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.03.25
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2025 Guide
Recognition
- Chambers Europe: Belgium, Intellectual Property, Up and Coming, 2025
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Intellectual Property, Next Generation Partner, 2025
- Legal 500 EMEA: Belgium, Industry Focus: Media & Entertainment, Next Generation Partner, 2025
- World Trademark Review 1000, Benelux: Belgium, Silver, 2025
- IAM Patent 1000: Belgium, Litigation & Transactions, Bronze, 2023–present
- Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Rising IP Star, 2023–present
- Managing Intellectual Property EMEA Awards: Rising Star of the Year, 2024
Edward's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.03.25
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2025 Guide
Insights
Edward's Insights
Firm News | 3 min read | 05.30.25
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2025
Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding the firm a gold band ranking as one of the top three firms handling patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, and a silver ranking for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that the firm has been ranked in the guide in Belgium.
Firm News | 4 min read | 04.14.25
Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.03.25
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2025 Guide