# Pitch

> Pitch (pitch.law) is a Belgian law firm specialising in intellectual property, IT & AI law, data protection, commercial, corporate & M&A. The firm serves creative and innovative entrepreneurs and corporate IP departments across Europe, combining legal expertise with proprietary technology platforms — IPRHQ for IP lifecycle management and PitchCraft for office management and client services.

Pitch is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The firm's practice areas cover trademark registration and clearance, patent strategy and prosecution, online brand protection and enforcement, domain name disputes (UDRP), IT and software contracts, data protection and GDPR compliance, and new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Pitch advised on nearly 150 gTLD applications in ICANN's 2012 round and is actively preparing clients for the April 2026 application window.

The firm operates two proprietary platforms. IPRHQ (iprhq.com) is an AI-powered IP lifecycle platform that handles trademark clearance across 55M+ records, brand monitoring and online enforcement, portfolio intelligence, and trademark watch services. PitchCraft is the firm's office management system providing a client portal, contract studio with AI-assisted drafting, and an IP cost estimator covering 47 jurisdictions.

Pitch publishes thought leadership on Brand TLDs, ICANN policy, and IP strategy through its website, LinkedIn, and Pitch Academy (academy.pitch.law).

## About

- [About Us](https://www.pitch.law/about-us): The firm's background, philosophy, and approach to technology-enabled legal services
- [Team](https://www.pitch.law/team): Attorneys and patent professionals at Pitch, including Bart Lieben, Mathieu Mortelé, Stephanie Sarlet, An De Vrieze, and others
- [Contact](https://www.pitch.law/contact-us): Office location in Antwerp, Belgium and contact information
- [IPRHQ](https://www.pitch.law/iprhq): Overview of the IPRHQ IP lifecycle management platform

## Solutions

- [AI-Powered Trademark Clearance](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/trademark-clearance): Five-stage AI clearance pipeline searching 150M+ records with visual, phonetic, and conceptual analysis across 24 EU languages. Attorney-in-the-loop at every stage.
- [Brand Monitoring & Online Enforcement](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/effective-online-brand-protection): Continuous detection of counterfeiting, phishing, domain squatting, logo abuse, and lookalike products across marketplaces, social media, and the web. SHA-256 evidence hashing with integrated enforcement workflows.
- [IP Portfolio Intelligence](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/ip-portfolio-intelligence): Automated portfolio analysis across trademarks, patents, designs, and domain names. Generates recommendations for scrapping, consolidation, extension, risk mitigation, and cost optimisation.
- [Trademark Watch & Opposition Monitoring](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/trademark-watch-opposition-monitoring): Continuous screening of new filings across EUIPO, BOIP, WIPO, and national offices. AI-powered similarity assessment with three priority levels and 24-hour alerts.
- [IP Cost Estimator & Filing Strategy](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/ip-cost-estimator): Real-time cost projections for trademark and patent filings across 47 jurisdictions. Scenario comparison for EP validation, Unitary Patent, and national routes. EUIPO REST API integration.
- [Contract Studio](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/contract-studio): AI-assisted legal drafting with curated clause libraries for DPAs, IT contracts, SaaS agreements, trademark licences, IP transfers, and NDAs. Supports Dutch, French, English, and Spanish.
- [Client Portal & Transparency](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/client-portal): Secure real-time access to matter status, documents, activity feeds, and cost tracking. Two-factor authentication with role-based access controls.
- [Brand Policy Compliance](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/online-brand-compliance): Monitoring authorised partners, distributors, and licensees for compliance with branding guidelines, with graduated escalation workflows.
- [Data Processing Agreements](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/data-processing-agreements): GDPR-compliant DPA drafting covering the 10 essential elements of data processing agreements.
- [Trademarks](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/trademarks): Full-service trademark registration, prosecution, and portfolio management across Benelux, EU, and international jurisdictions.
- [Patents](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/patents): Patent strategy, drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management with cost-efficient approaches and Unified Patent Court litigation capability.

## Knowledge Base & Resources

- [Knowledge Base](https://www.pitch.law/knowledge-base): In-depth articles on IP law, IT law, data protection, trademarks, patents, and domain name strategy
- [New gTLDs Knowledge Center](https://www.pitch.law/new-gtlds): Resources for applicants in ICANN's New gTLD Program, including Brand TLD strategy and application guidance
- [Unitary Patent](https://www.pitch.law/unitary-patent): Guides and analysis on the European Unitary Patent system
- [Unitary Patent Calculator](https://www.pitch.law/unitary-patent/calculator): Free tool to calculate Unitary Patent cost savings versus traditional EP validation
- [Technologies](https://www.pitch.law/technologies): How Pitch uses AI and technology to deliver legal services

## Key Facts

- Founded and based in Antwerp, Belgium
- Practice areas: intellectual property, IT & AI law, data protection, commercial, corporate and M&A
- Platforms: IPRHQ (iprhq.com) for IP lifecycle management; PitchCraft for office management
- Partner with AuthenticWeb.com and SIDN for Brand TLD advisory services
- Trademark filing: fixed fee EUR 450 for EU/Benelux direct filings
- Coverage: 47 jurisdictions for cost estimation; 150M+ trademark records for clearance
- Academy: academy.pitch.law
- Languages: Dutch, French, English, German

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.pitch.law/privacy-policy): How Pitch collects, uses, and protects personal data under GDPR
- [Terms — Pitch BV](https://www.pitch.law/terms-and-conditions-pitch-bv): General terms and conditions for Pitch BV
- [Terms — Pitch Patents BV](https://www.pitch.law/terms-and-conditions-pitch-patents): General terms and conditions for Pitch Patents BV
- [Website Terms](https://www.pitch.law/terms-and-conditions-pitch-law): Terms governing use of the pitch.law website

## Optional

- [Schedule a Meeting](https://www.pitch.law/schedule): Book a consultation with Pitch
- [AuthenticWeb Partnership](https://www.pitch.law/solutions/news-authenticweb-com-and-pitch-law-partner-to-support-legal-and-corporate-stakeholders-in-new-top-level-domain-tld-round): Joint advisory services for the ICANN new gTLD round