De Clercq & Partners named Patent Attorney Firm of the Year at the Global IP Awards!
24 October 2024
We are incredibly proud to announce that for the second year in a row, we’ve been named Patent Attorney Firm of the Year in Belgium at the prestigious Global IP Awards 2024!
Last week, some of our team members had the honor of attending the award ceremony, where we celebrated alongside some of the best in the field. This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise, and passion of our entire team, and we are beyond grateful to be acknowledged for our work in intellectual property.
A huge thank you to our clients and partners for your trust and support, this award is for all of us!
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.
