Ann De Clercq and Liesbet Paemen Named Again as IAM Global Leaders for 2026
23 October 2025
We are happy to share that Ann De Clercq, founding partner, European & Belgian Patent Attorney and European Patent Litigator, and Liesbet Paemen, partner, European Patent Attorney and European Patent Litigator, have once again been included in the IAM Global Leaders 2026guide.
The IAM Global Leaders guide features patent professionals ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, selected for their experience and expertise in managing and protecting patent rights around the world.
We are proud to see Ann and Liesbet’s work acknowledged once more and thank them for their ongoing commitment to excellence and client service.
Anne-Lore Bex and Filip Van Lysebetten qualify as European Patent Attorneys
De Clercq & Partners is delighted to announce that Anne-lore Bex and Filip Van Lysebetten have successfully passed the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) and are now officially qualified as European Patent Attorneys.
Passing the EQE is a significant professional achievement, requiring extensive technical expertise, legal knowledge and years of dedicated preparation. As European Patent Attorneys, Anne-Lore and Filip are qualified to represent clients before the European Patent Office (EPO), providing strategic advice and guidance throughout the European patent process.
Ann De Clercq recognised in Managing IP's Top 250 Women in IP 2026
De Clercq & Partners is proud to announce that our founding partner, Dr. Ann De Clercq, has once again been recognised in Managing IP's Top 250 Women in IP 2026.
Joost Muylle recognised in the World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026
We are proud to announce that our Of Counsel, Trademark and Design Attorney Joost Muylle, has once again been recognised in the World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026, in the category Benelux: Belgium Agencies.
