Join us at the scenic Auberge du Pêcheur for a full day of engaging discussions, expert insights and invaluable networking opportunities at the De Clercq & Partners' Annual IP Seminar.
Morning Session Chaired by Andrej Michalík (Partner – De Clercq & Partners)
08:30 | Registration & Coffee
09:00 | Welcome & Introduction Ann De Clercq (Founding Partner – De Clercq & Partners)
09:05 | The Protection of Product and Packaging Design under Trademark, Design and Copyright Law Anthony Van der Planken (Partner – Co & Delarue, BE)
09:45 | Coffee Break
10:15 | AI in Creating and Protecting IP: Opportunities, Risks, and Practical Use Cases Dan Morath (Partner – Patent Law Works, US) David Lesthaeghe (Junior Partner – De Clercq & Partners)
12:00 | Walking Lunch
Afternoon Session Chaired by Liesbet Paemen (Partner – De Clercq & Partners)
14:00 | Three Years of UPC: Lessons Learned and Strategic Choices for Innovative Companies Christophe Ronse (Partner – Altius, BE) Kirian Claeyé (Partner – Altius, BE) Koen Vanhalst (Partner – De Clercq & Partners)
15:30 | Coffee Break
16:00 | Recent Updates from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal – G1/24 and Beyond Andrej Michalík (Partner – De Clercq & Partners)
17:00 | Closing Remarks
17:05 | Closing Reception at the Conference Venue
Practical information
12 June 2026
8:30 - 17:00
Auberge Du Pêcheur (Pontstraat 41, 9831 Sint-Martens-Latem)
Registration Fees (excl. VAT)
€200.00 for companies and private practitioners
€100.00 for universities and non-profit organizations
