Congratulations to our new European Patent Attorneys!
20 June 2019
It took colleagues Sarah Thysen, Jacek Kepa, Jan Deckers and Pieter Gregoir seemingly endless study sessions, a temporarily limited social calendar and countless lunch table discussions to prepare for the European qualifying examination (EQE) in February.
After a few months of uncertainty, the results were finally published earlier this week. We are proud to announce that their hard work paid off and that all four candidates have qualified as European Patent Attorney!
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.
