De Clercq & Partners awarded as Benelux Patent Firm of the Year by MIP!
12 April 2024
De Clercq & Partners has been awarded the prestigious title of Benelux Patent Firm of the Year (patent & trademark firms) at the Managing IP Awards 2024!
Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending the MIP EMEA awards ceremony at the Hilton hotel in London. It was a delightful evening filled with reconnecting with industry professionals, laughter, and delicious food. Winning was the perfect culmination of an already fantastic night!
Huge thanks to our incredible clients and colleagues for their unwavering support. This win fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional 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.