Carina Gommers
Partner
Carina is a founding partner of CAST and one of Belgium’s most prominent intellectual property lawyers, with a strong international reputation for delivering results in both complex disputes and strategic advisory work.
Alongside her practice, Carina is a key figure in the international IP community. As President of ECTA, and through numerous leadership roles over the years, she plays an active role in shaping the future of IP law and policy. A respected voice in the field, Carina serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, publishes widely, and frequently lectures. She also sits as a CEPANI-approved arbitrator in domain name disputes.
Languages
Dutch
English
French
Admission
Brussels - Belgium
(2002)
Work Highlights
Representing a Belgian company in securing EU trade mark protection for a 3D shape for earplugs.
Representing a US company in trade mark litigation regarding medical devices before the Belgian courts.
Representing a UK company providing telehealth and telecare solutions in patent litigation before the Belgian courts, including on aspects dealing with competition law.
Representing a multinational company producing household appliances such as kitchen devices, in a design infringement case before the Belgian courts in which a preliminary referral was made to the CJEU.
Representing a Dutch company known for its wax fabrics in copyright infringement proceedings.
Representing a Belgian multinational company, best known for its caramelized biscuits in a combination colour trade mark application before the EUIPO and General Court.
Representing a Belgian multinational company in a case in which an ex-employee misappropriated trade secrets.
Representing a well-known company in the travel sector in a litigation in which it was accused of infringing a trade mark as well as copyright held by a Belgian company.
Coordinating a global rebranding for an international leader in lighting.
Benelux trade mark prosecution work for an international company manufacturing and commercializing smartphones, TVs, semiconductors, and home appliances.
Representing a Dutch multinational company in a case before the CJEU dealing with goods in transit.
Education
KU Brussel, Master in IP law, 2006
KU Leuven Master of Laws, 2002
Professional honors
“Carina has demonstrated her in-depth understanding of IP prosecution and an unmatched mastery in cross-border enforcement. The seamless synergy between Carina and her team instils great client confidence, with each interaction reinforcing their expertise. Carina consistently exemplifies the epitome of professionalism by prioritising client interests and meticulously crafting tailored strategies to ensure optimal outcomes. Her unwavering dedication to success sets a benchmark for excellence in legal services.” (WTR 1000, 2026)
“Her unwavering dedication to our success sets a benchmark for excellence in legal services, and we find her insights invaluable.” (Chambers Europe, 2026)
Professional associations & memberships
ECTA - President, Member of the Supervisory Board
BMM - Member
Recent publications and speaking engagements
Protective Letters. To be or not to be, The Future of IP: Stimulating creativity and inclusivity, Liber Amicorum Geertrui Van Overwalle, 2025
Misleading and comparative advertising in the fashion sector, the Handbook of Fashion Law (ed. E. Rosati and I. Calboli), 2025 (co-authored with Joanne Gibbs and Eva De Pauw)
Round-up of European Enforcement case law, Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (Oxford University Press) 2025 (co-authored with Marius Schneider and Willem Leppink)
Regular speaker at ECTA events, as well as at the VUB and the KUL
Speaker on cross-border enforcement in the ERA IP summer school (Trier) 2026