Shortlisted for this year's MIP Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year award!
02 March 2018
We are proud to announce that De Clercq & Partners has been nominated by Managing Intellectual Property for this year's Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year award in Belgium.
Over the last few years, Managing IP's influential survey has ranked our firm steadily in Tier 1 when it came to Patent Prosecution in the Benelux. Moreover, our very own Ms. Ann De Clercq and Mr. Joost Muylle were among the distinguished selection of 2017 IP Stars.
We are excited to find out who will go home with the prize this year! The winners will be announced during the Managing IP Awards Ceremony on March 8th in London. To be continued...
De Clercq & Partners has once again been recognised in the IAM Patent 1000
We are proud to announce that De Clercq & Partners has once again been recognised in theIAMPatent 1000 2026, one of the leading international rankings for patent professionals and firms.
Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026 – Shortlist
We’re proud to share that De Clercq & Partners has been shortlisted for the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026. ✨Belgium Firm of the Year ✨Patent – Lawyer of the Year: Liesbet Paemen
Through the years, each of them has consistently demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership and dedication. Their growth reflects not only personal achievement but also the strength of our team and the bright future ahead.
Moldova to become the 40th EPC contracting state on 1 June 2026
On 1 June 2026, the European Patent Organisation (EPO) will grow to 40 contracting states with the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Patent Convention (EPC).
