Who I Am
I am a Director in the IP/IT and Data Law team, with more than fourteen years of experience advising clients on complex intellectual property, IT, data-related and media regulatory matters. I am active at our Zaventem office.
What I Do
- Legal advice and strategic guidance with a particular focus on the media sector
- Prosecution and enforcement of IP rights
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Transactional work involving IP and IT assets
- IP portfolio management
- Data protection and privacy compliance (GDPR)
- Advice on the EU Digital Strategy (AI Act, Data Act, Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act)
Who I Work With
- Media (film, TV, music, publishing) and entertainment
- Sports
- Retail and fashion
- Automotive and technology
- Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
- Public sector and consumer goods
My Approach
I combine deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic and business-focused mindset. My goal is always to help clients navigate innovation, digital transformation, and regulatory change while safeguarding and maximizing the value of their intangible assets.
Credentials & Leadership
- Master in Law, KU Leuven, 2008
- Master in Intellectual Property Law, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 2009
- LLM in European Law, Ghent University, 2010
- Master in Management, KU Leuven, 2011
- Teaching assistant in intellectual property rights at Ghent University
- Brussels Bar, since 2010
- Legal 500 recognition (Intellectual property, Industry focus: “Media & Entertainment” & “IT and telecoms”, EU Regulatory: “Privacy and Data Protection”)
Client testimonials
‘Willem-Jan Cosemans knows what is legally possible, but also what is commercially suitable, which makes it a perfect match. Easy accessible.”
Why Deloitte Legal
At Deloitte Legal, I work at the intersection of law, business, and technology. By combining legal expertise with Deloitte’s multidisciplinary network, I help clients not only protect their rights but also unlock opportunities for growth in the digital economy.