Thomas O. Dubuisson Email & Phone Number

Belgium

Brussels Area, Belgium

* +9 years of experience as a Tech, IT & Data lawyer;* Practicing law before Belgian and EU Courts; * Working on various matters in commercial law, intellectual property law, privacy, data protection, Information security, & cybersecurity; * Leading incident response for numerous domestic and international cyber incidents, including data theft, ransomware attacks, CEO fraud, malware, phishing, and corporate espionage;* Providing strategic legal counsel on the integration of AI and advanced technologies into business operations, while identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with AI development and applications;* Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and certified International Privacy Professional for Europe (CIPP/E).* Acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for various clients in multiple sectors (e.g. automotive; insurance). FR : * Avocat spécialisé en Tech, IT & Data avec plus de 9 ans d’expérience au Barreau de Bruxelles ;* Expertise devant les tribunaux belges et européens ;* J'accompagne des clients dans divers sujets en droit commercial, droit de la propriété intellectuelle, protection des données, sécurité de l’information, et cybersécurité ;* Dirige la réponse aux incidents pour de nombreux cyberincidents nationaux et internationaux, y compris le vol de données, les attaques par ransomware, la fraude au CEO, les logiciels malveillants, le phishing et l’espionnage industriel;* Je fournis des conseils juridiques stratégiques sur l’intégration de l’IA et des technologies avancées dans les opérations commerciales, avec une identification et une atténuation des risques juridiques liés au développement et aux applications de l’IA ;* Membre de l'IAPP) et certifié International Privacy Professional for Europe (CIPP/E) ;* J'exerce la fonction de Data Protection Officer (DPO) pour divers clients dans plusieurs secteurs, tels que l’automobile et l’assurance.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Practice: IP, ICT & data protectionAccomplishments: - Provided advice to a wide range of clients on legal requirements for the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR - Wrote memo on issues involving cyber law (hacking), blockchain, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and media matters - Provided legal advice on intellectual property protection issues, information technology rights & cyber security law- Participated in various stages of litigation, including drafting legal briefs/motions/pleadings, and appeared in court for motions hearings

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

- Practice: Intellectual Property & Technology- Expertise: Data protection - Privacy & Media and ICT Accomplishments: - Reviewed and drafted contracts including, shareholder, service agreements, data protection and privacy, and other contractual documents to protect Company interests - Advise on all aspects of EU privacy law and regulation (GDPR), including data protection & data breach rules - Participated in a 6 months secondment to an elevator industry group (regulatory and compliance work)Member of the Brussels Bar Member of FLY: a cutting-edge program offering legal guidance to young and innovative businesses (startups)

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

- Practice: Intellectual PropertyAccomplishments: • Assisted clients in enforcing their intellectual property rights in a variety of sectors • Reviewed and analyzed documents for discovery in large, complex cases in government contracts and antitrust law using Relativity and Ringtail platforms• Authored intellectual property articles related to, among others, the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court, wearable technologies, EU trademark law, FRAND disputes, and graphical user interface (GUI) Member of the Brussels Bar

Geneva, Switzerland

WIPO is an Agency of the United Nations known as the Global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation (staff +1050)Accomplishments:• Edited 22 expert reports for 70+ Member States, including heads of IP Offices, by enhancing clarity on various legal matters and relevant public policy issues on ways to build respect for IP and enforce IP rights• Investigated intellectual property queries addressed by Members States, online users, and students• Prepared topical briefs to support presentation materials made by the Division (i.e. enforcement in the digital environment, IP and sports, free trade agreements (FTAs), alternative dispute resolution) by synthesizing and compiling large amounts of data• Conducted research on new challenges (3D printing, cloud computing) and new business models of the Internet Century• Cooperated with other teams (e.g. copyright, trademark, communication) by reviewing internal databases and frequently asked questions (FAQ) about intellectual property queries to enhance the efficiency of WIPO tools• Edited a French casebook on “The enforcement of Intellectual Property rights” to provide an IP enforcement-related technical resource addressed by Member States• Worked closely with senior legal counselors by analyzing and responding to law enforcement data requests

Geneva, Switzerland

GIA is an association of interns working at the United Nations, International Organizations, Private Sector, NGOs & CERN in Geneva. GIA was founded in October 2011 by 24 interns from 8 different Organizations. Tasks:- Coordinated between the various GIA departments and ensured a collaborative team environment in the Association (division of tasks and responsibilities, sharing ideas, constructive communication, etc.).- Created the first GIA Conference event Back on Track, the Way to Quality Internships to enhance the professional value of internships through strategic support, constructive dialogue and advocacy.- Organized various activities to improve intern's "life beyond work"

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

An intergovernmental organization supporting innovation and economic growth across Europe. It examines and grants European patents for the 38 Contracting States to the European Patent Convention (staff +6800). Accomplishments:• Answered general queries relating to substantive and/or procedural patent law issues (e.g. the grant of a patent, or the refusal of an application in accordance with the legal provisions of the European Patent Convention).• Provided legal advice to several Directorates-General in all phases of the patent grant procedure (filing, formalities examination, search, substantive examination and post-grant opposition)• Briefed, organized, and analyzed doctrine, legislation and jurisprudence by assessing their impact on EPO practice (for instance, questions related to the patentability of biotechnology inventions)• Drafted internal memoranda on various issues related to the Unitary Patent Regulation and the Unified Patent Court (e.g. EU members not participating in the unitary patent regulation, fees for the unitary patent)

Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain

The EUIPO is the agency responsible for managing (registration and examination) and promoting Community trademarks and Community designs within the European Union (staff +1100).Accomplishments:• Advised on appropriate legal solutions by searching for trademarks that have previously been applied for, using online resources, to ensure there are no earlier, conflicting trademarks.• Managed 100+ EU trademark applications by following precise procedures in accordance with European trademark regulation and meeting strict deadlines• Handled an important worldwide trademark portfolios of, among others, a well-known cosmetics manufacturer and producer• Provided and responded promptly to trademark owner/applicant enquiries via telephone, letter, and e-mail - in a professional and efficient manner

Master Of Laws (Llm), Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: Member, Student Intellectual Property Law AssociationResearch paper on criminal sanctions for intellectual.

Master Of Laws (Llm), Intellectual Property Law And Knowledge Management

Intellectual Property Law

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: - The 4L Trophy Humanitarian Raid, volunteer - Law review, writer

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Law

(BA equivalent)