De Clercq & Partners shortlisted for the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026
20 February 2026
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We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in multiple categories at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026.
Belgium – National Categories
Prosecution
Practitioner of the Year – Liesbet Paemen
Rising Star of the Year – Tom Liessens
Benelux – Regional Categories
Patent (Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms)
Europe – Regional Categories
Patent Prosecution
These nominations reflect the continued trust of our clients and the dedication of our entire team. We are honoured to be recognised across Belgium, the Benelux and Europe.
The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on 1 May 2026 in London.
Koen Vanhalst has once again been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300
We are pleased to announce that our partner Koen Vanhalst has once again been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026.
The IAM Strategy 300 identifies leading professionals who are recognised for their ability to develop and implement strategies that maximise the value of intellectual property.
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.
