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IP Lunchsessie in Hasselt - Bescherming van een merk - hoe gaat dat in z'n werk?
De sessie biedt een diepgaand inzicht in merkbescherming en waarom dit cruciaal is voor het succes van een onderneming. Het behandelt onderwerpen zoals het kiezen van een goede naam voor een onderneming, product of dienst, hoe deze naam beschermd kan worden, en wat te doen bij inbreuken.
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FCCC Chinese New Year Reception and 20th Anniversary
We are proud to sponsor the FCCC Chinese New Year Reception and invite you to celebrate with us on Monday, February 10, at 18:00 at the Flemish Parliament in Brussels. Join us for an evening of cultural exchange, networking, and celebration as we welcome the Year of the Dragon together. We look forward to seeing you there!
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AUTM Meeting in Washington
Meet Andrej at the AUTM 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, 2-5 March 2025! Connect to discuss innovation, deals, and IP insights.
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BIO-Europe Spring
Kris Pappaert will represent our firm at BIO-Europe Spring in Milan from March 17 to 19. This premier life sciences event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative partnerships, and stay at the forefront of biotech advancements.
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AIPPI Midterm Meeting in Zagreb
We are proud to have Liesbet Paemen & Giel Vandemoortele representing our firm at the AIPPI Midterm Meeting in Zagreb on February 20-21. This gathering of global IP leaders offers a unique platform to exchange insights, shape the future of intellectual property, and strengthen international ties.
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INTA Annual Meeting 2025
From May 17 to May 21, you will find Sakina Bounaga and Joost Muylle in California, where the INTA Annual Meeting will take place.
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The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit, Europe 2025
Sarah Thysen will represent our firm at the Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit, Europe 2025 to be held in Amsterdam on January 21 and 22, 2025.
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Up and Away: internationalization course for healthtech start-ups and scale-ups
Flanders is a hub for life sciences, but many healthtech start-ups overlook the importance of an international market strategy. To help, the provinces of East Flanders, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant, in partnership with MEDVIA, are offering Up and Away, a free eight-part course on internationalization for Flemish healthtech start-ups and scale-ups.
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HealthTech Investor Summit
HealthTech Investor Summit (HTIS), happening from December 9–11 again in Bruges. Powered by MEDVIA, HTIS brings together top innovators, investors, and leaders in the health tech space.
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Up and Away: Apply now for internationalization course for healthtech start-ups and scale-ups
On February 24, 2025 our own Lieve Coenegrachts will be speaking at the second session for the internationalization course for Flemish HealthTech Start-ups and Scale-ups.
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Immunity for Health 2024
Join us at Immunity for Health 2024, where Annelies De Clercq, PhD, European Patent Attorney and European Patent Litigator at De Clercq & Partners, will participate in a panel discussion on cutting-edge immunotherapeutics and vaccines.
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Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA 2024)
Meet us at the 76th Council Meeting of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA 2024), to be held from 18 to 21 November 2024 in the bustling heart of Metro Manila.
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IP Café Hasselt - IP Protection of software / computer simulations – Recent developments in European practice
This session will focus on Computer-Implemented Inventions (CII), providing an update on recent developments in European case law, including G 1/19 and T 2220/20. We will review the key legal decisions that affect patent applications for computer simulations and modelling, especially in AI and software.
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Webinar: Navigating challenges to patenting Software and AI Inventions in the US & Europe
In this webinar, we will provide practical tips and strategies on patenting software and AI-related inventions, focusing on the differing approaches (as well as similarities) between legal frameworks in the United States and Europe.
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BIO-Europe 2024 in Stockholm
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Lieve Coenegrachts, European Patent Attorney and European Patent Litigator, will be representing us at this year's BIO-Europe conference from November 4 to 6, 2024.
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Annual DCP IP Seminar
We’re excited to announce that the next De Clercq & Partners Intellectual Property seminar will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025! Join us at the scenic Auberge du Pêcheur in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, for a day filled with thought-provoking sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
Confirmed speakers:
- Mike Snodin (Parkgrove IP, UK)
- Sytse de Jonge (EPO, NL)
- Christophe Ronse (Altius, BE)
- Filip De Corte (Syngenta, CH)
- Sarah van den Brande (Liedekerke advocaten, BE)
More details and your official invitation will be coming soon. In the meantime, make sure to mark your calendar and save the date! -
HealthTech Investor Summit
De Clercq & Partners will represented at the HealthTech Investor Summit as a bronze sponsor.
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AIPPI World Congress 2024 in Hangzhou (China)
De Clercq & Partners will be heading to Hangzhou (China) on October 19 - 22, 2024 to attend this year's edition of the AIPPI World Congress. Our firm will be represented by Koen Vanhalst and Tom Liessens.
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Brainy Breakfast + AZ Groeninge Greenhouse Day
Join MEDVIA at the next edition of Brainy Breakfast with our founding partner Ann De Clercq as one of the speakers.
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Agri-food Law Seminar by Altius
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De Clercq & Partners IP Café 2024: Real-World Patent Management: Insights from Industry Leaders
Join us for an exclusive IP Café session on real-world patent management in high-growth family-owned multinationals. This event brings together seasoned IP managers from Renson and Beaulieu International Group, two industry giants with a wealth of experience in navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property.
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FTI Health Meets Hardware - Table for Future Generations
De Clercq & Partners is excited to take part in the FTI “Health Meets Hardware” event in Leuven! 🚀
👥 On the 20th of March we are hosting a “Table for Future Generations”, where we've invited esteemed experts from the industry to exchange thoughts on the challenges and opportunities arising when patenting medical devices. Liesbet Paemen, Andrej Michalík, and David Lesthaeghe will be hosting this table and look forward to an interesting evening!
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Crop Innovation & Business
You can find us at our booth at the CROP innovation & business conference on March 24-26, 2024 in Ghent (Belgium).
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BIO International Convention 2024
De Clercq & Partners will be heading to San Diego on June 3 - 6, 2022 to attend this year's edition of the largest global event for the biotech industry.
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Knowledge for Growth 2024
Knowledge for Growth is Europe's finest life sciences conference. The conference offers an exciting programme, one-to-one partnering, a trade fair and more.
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INTA Annual Meeting 2024
De Clercq & Partners will be attending this year’s INTA Annual Meeting in Atlanta from May 18 to May 22.
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AIPPI Spring Meeting in Madrid 2024
De Clercq & Partners will be present at the AIPPI Spring Meeting in Madrid from 22 – 23 February 2024. We would love to discuss the latest IP developments in Europe with you. Schedule your meeting now with our experts. -
BELAIPA Second Member Event
On November 23, 2023, BELAIPA organizes their second member event of the year at the Belgian Intellectual Property Office in Brussels. -
De Clercq & Partners Intellectual Property Café in Sint-Martens-Latem
We are pleased to invite you to our free IP Café session on how meaningful IP protection enables the success of your biotech or medtech enterprise, to be held at our main office in Sint-Martens-Latem. -
De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar 2024
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DCPeloton 2025
De Clercq & Partners is thrilled to announce the second edition of DCPELOTON (March 30 - April 7), an extraordinary event designed to bring together cycling enthusiasts within the intellectual property (IP) community. Our aim is to create a remarkable experience where the thrill of cycling blends seamlessly with high-level networking opportunities.
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BIO-Europe 2023
De Clercq & Partners is delighted to be represented by Mr. Koen Vanhalst at the 24th edition of the annual BIO-Europe conference. Join him in the wonderful city of Munich from November 6 - 8, 2023! -
Examination Matters 2023
Meet us at the hybrid conference Examination Matters by EPO. Our very own Ann De Clercq will be one of the speakers and David Lesthaeghe will be representing our firm as well live in Rijswijk. -
BioWin Day - empowering health
Meet us at out booth at BioWin Day - empowering health on September 21 in Namur! -
Knowledge for Growth 2023
Live or virtual, you can book a meeting with us at Europe's finest life sciences conference. -
De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar 2023
We are excited to announce the date of the 2023 De Clercq & Partners Intellectual Property seminar: Friday May 26, 2023. -
INTA Annual Meeting 2023
De Clercq & Partners will be attending this year’s INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore from May 16 to May 20 with Sakina Bounaga and Joost Muylle. -
Webinar ‘A practical introduction to the Unitary Patent and how to register for it!’
This Wednesday at 13h, our very own Evi Van Ballaer will tell you all about the practical side of the Unitary Patent in the webinar ‘A practical introduction to the Unitary Patent and how to register for it!’. -
Webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court: Leveraging protection of patents across Europe
On Wednesday April 26th at 16:00 CEST Koen Vanhalst will be speaking at the webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court, hosted by Di Blasi, Parente & Associados. -
Webinar: Getting ready for opt-outs!
De Clercq & Partners is delighted to invite you to join a free webinar on the topic of the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). With the sunrise period for opting out of the UPC system for your granted European Patents projected to start January 1, 2023 it is time to prepare! -
De Clercq & Partners IP Café on Software- and Artificial Intelligence-based Innovations at Corda Campus (Hasselt)
We are pleased to invite you to our free IP cafe session on the UP & UPC system, to be held on December 8, 2022 at the Corda Campus in Hasselt. -
BIO International Convention
De Clercq & Partners will be heading to San Diego on June 13 - 16, 2022 to attend this year's edition of the largest global event for the biotech industry. -
De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar - Registrations closed
We are back! Join us at Auberge du Pêcheur for an engaging day full of thought-provoking talks and invaluable networking opportunities. -
Knowledge for Growth 2022
Live or virtual, you can book a meeting with us at Europe's finest life sciences conference. -
AIPPI 125th Anniversary Celebration Conference and Dinner
Join our colleagues for AIPPI's 125th Anniversary Celebration Conference on May 13th at Brussels. -
WORKSHOP: Cellule Brevets Module 2 - Processus numériques et défis de la propriété intellectuelle (French)
On May 10th our very own David Lesthaeghe will be giving a workshop organized by Essenscia on how to patent CII inventions. -
WORKSHOP: Octrooicel Module 2 - Digitale processen en IE-uitdagingen (Dutch)
On May 3rd our very own David Lesthaeghe will be giving a workshop organized by Essenscia on how to patent CII inventions. -
INTA Annual Meeting
De Clercq & Partners will be attending this year’s INTA Annual Meeting in Washington from April 30 to May 4 with Sakina Bounaga and Liesbet Paemen. -
Bedrijvennetwerkdagen Limburg 2021
Visit our booth and have a chat with us at this year's edition of Bedrijvennetwerkdagen at Expo Hasselt. -
Knowledge for Growth 2021
Live or virtual, you can book a meeting with us at Europe's finest life sciences conference. -
Essenscia Patent Cell info session: patent enforcement in Belgium
Using concrete tips and examples, our very own Koen Vanhalst will provide guidance on how to optimize a patent portfolio and how to use (prohibitive) measures. This session is organized in cooperation with Essenscia and Inteo. -
Talent Accelerator Programme for BioBusiness
Ann De Clercq and Joost Muylle teach a group of driven entrepreneurs the ins and outs of IP and licensing as part of a challenging programme to jumpstart the next generation of BioBusiness leaders in Belgium and the Netherlands. -
AIPPI World Congress
Our favorite IP conference is going virtual! During this 8-day event, AIPPI will be offering loads of interesting online seminars and what's more, our very own Ann De Clercq was selected to speak during a panel session on the subject of Anti-Microbial Research. -
Knowledge for Growth 2020
Europe's finest life sciences conference is going virtual! Book a meeting with us at this year's online edition of Knowledge for Growth. -
WEBINAR: Lift off! The IP-space race in a time of change
Join us for a free online training and find out how to implement an IP strategy enabling high growth innovation even in an adverse situation. -
WEBINAR - Protect your trademark: use it, don't lose it!
Join us for an interesting webinar on the topic of trademark protection and find out how genuine use can help you protect your brand! -
Podcast: Patentability of Software & AI
Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen invites our very own David Lesthaeghe to share his views and some practical tips on the patentability of Software and AI. -
FULLY BOOKED - Patenting Software and Artificial Intelligence // IP Café in Brussels
One more time! Last chance to join us in Brussels for an interesting discussion on Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionize our everyday lives. -
Patenting Software and Artificial Intelligence // IP Café in Hasselt
Join us for an interesting discussion on Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionize our everyday lives. We look forward to welcoming you at Corda Campus in Hasselt! -
Bedrijvennetwerkdagen
Introducing De Clercq & Partners to companies and entrepreneurs in Limburg at the biggest networking event in the province! -
Patenting Software and Artificial Intelligence // IP Café in Leuven
Join us for an interesting discussion on Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionize our everyday lives. We look forward to seeing you at our office in Leuven! -
Patenting Software and Artificial Intelligence // IP Café in Sint-Martens-Latem
Join us for an interesting discussion on Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionize our everyday lives. On 3 different dates and locations. -
Liesbet Paemen @ 'Three decades at the crossroads of IP, ICT and Law'
Our Partner & European patent attorney Liesbet Paemen will be one of the key speakers on the KU Leuven crossroads of IP, ICT and Law celebratory conference. -
Innovation Income Deduction - IP Café: 3 different dates and locations!
Deloitte Gi3 Global Investment and Innovation Incentives and De Clercq & Partners are teaming up to organize afterwork sessions on R&D incentives with a focus on the Belgian Innovation Income Deduction - IID. On 3 different dates and locations. -
De Clercq & Partners x Agio seminar: your IP in China
De Clercq & Partners is delighted to be joining forces with Agio Capital & Business Solutions for an engaging seminar on life sciences and IP enforcement in China. -
AIPPI World Congress 2019
Join our colleagues for another edition of the AIPPI World Congress, this time a little closer by in the bustling city of London! -
JLABS Session: Effective & Business Value-Oriented Patents
Join our colleagues Andrej, Ann, Jeff and Sarah on Wednesday July 10 for a practical and example-driven session on biotech patenting and patent portfolio strategy! In collaboration with Johnson & Johnson. -
BIO Internationval Convention 2019
Meet us at the largest global event for the biotech industry! -
INTA Meeting 2019
De Clercq & Partners will be represented at the world's largest and widely-attended trademark event. -
Knowledge for Growth 2019
Come chat with our professionals at booth No. 37 or attend our hands-on workshop regarding biotech patenting and patent portfolio strategy. -
GROWTH Entrepreneurial Lab
Ann De Clercq will be grooming Europe's life sciences entrepreneurs with an interesting and hands-on lecture on IP Strategy at the Entrepreneurial Lab session in Gent. -
BioWin Day 2018
Join our colleagues at this year's international networking event organized by BioWin. -
De Clercq & Partners Annual IP Seminar
Join us for an engaging day full of thought-provoking IP talks and invaluable networking opportunities at our annual seminar! -
BIO-Europe 2018
Delighted to announce that Dr. Liesbet Paemen, PhD will be representing our firm at the 24th annual BIO-Europe convention in Copenhagen! -
AIPPI World Congress 2018
Join De Clercq & Partners in paradise for another edition of the AIPPI World Congress. -
BIO International Convention 2018
Meet us at the largest global event for the biotech industry! -
INTA Meeting 2018
De Clercq & Partners will be represented at the world's largest and most widely-attended trademark event. -
Knowledge for Growth 2018
Join us at a new edition of Knowledge for Growth, Europe's largest regional biotech event. -
Trademarks, Designs & More - AIPPI at the EUIPO
An exciting seminar held at the premises of the EUIPO in Alicante, Spain! -
Young BMM kick-off event
At this year's BMM gathering, the association will launch its new programme "Young BMM". -
IAM’s Pharma and Biotech IP Summit
This conference will focus on how IP executives inside life sciences companies can navigate current uncertainties to craft effective protection and value creation strategies in order to thrive during these unpredictable times. -
Foodlaw class: Intellectual Property Rights and Trade Secrets
Learn more about Intellectual Property and trade secret protection in the food sector! -
Bedrijvencontactdagen 2017
Ook dit jaar kan je ons weer terugvinden op hét netwerkevent van België! -
De Clercq & Partners seminar 2017
De Clercq & Partners will be hosting its annual IP Seminar on Friday December 1st, 2017. -
2017 BIO International Convention
Join De Clercq & Partners at this year's most important biotech conference in San Diego! -
139th INTA Annual Meeting
Sakina and Joost will be representing De Clercq & Partners at one of the most influential IP events in the world! -
Knowledge for Growth 2017
Join us at a new edition of Knowledge for Growth, Europe's largest regional biotech event. -
Seminar: New tax deduction for innovation income
With the introduction of a Deduction for Innovation Income (replacing the former so called Patent Income Deduction), the government has ensured that R&D performed in Belgium continues to benefit from interesting corporate taxation breaks. -
De Clercq & Partners Seminar 2016
Our yearly seminar provides an excellent opportunity to become updated on the latest developments in IP, and to exchange experiences and information with others in your field. -
BIO Europe 2016
Andrej Michalík will be attending BIO Europe 2016 in Cologne. This year the biggest European convention in biotechnology will take place on November 7-9, 2016. -
AIPPI World Congress 2016
De Clercq & Partners will be attending this year's AIPPI World Congress in Milano from September 16 - 21. -
BIO US
Ann De Clercq and Andrej Michalík will be attending the 2016 US BIO International Convention in San Francisco (USA) from June 6-9, 2016. -
Knowledge for Growth 2016
Join us at this year’s edition of Knowledge for Growth, Europe's largest regional biotech event. -
INTA 2016
Joost Muylle and Sakina Bounaga will attend the INTA Annual Conference in Orlando from May 21 to May 25, 2016 and they would be delighted to meet you there. -
Broad Institute IP Symposium
David Lesthaeghe will share his views on computer implemented innovations in Europe at the Broad Institute Symposium in Boston, US (April 27-29, 2016). -
IP Cafe - IP Research software: PatentInspiration & Patent Landscaping Reports
Join us for a friendly after-work session on Software tools for Intellectual Property research. -
Alaska Group Seminar
On Tuesday December 15th, 2015, Alaska Group is organizing an evening seminar in Kortrijk. Business owners and entrepeneurs will be introduced to three surprising and useful themes that will give them a headstart in their venture. -
Bedrijven Contactdagen 2015
Find De Clercq & Partners at Belgium's biggest B2B contact event in Courtray. -
De Clercq & Partners Annual Seminar 2015
Our yearly seminar provides an excellent opportunity to become updated on the latest developments in IP, and to exchange experiences and information with others in your field. -
Bryo Business Date
Ann De Clercq and Joost Muylle will be explaining the ins and outs of patents and trademarks at the next Bryo Business Date in Ostend. -
MBI Entrepreneurial Lab: Regulatory, IP and risk management strategy
For their Entrepeneurial Lab on Regulatory, IP and Risk Management Strategy, MBI has invited our very own Ann De Clercq and Liesbet Paemen to coach the different teams. -
PhD Job Fair
Find De Clercq & Partners at the Catholic University of Leuven's PhD Job Fair on November 10th. -
BIO Europe 2015
De Clercq & Partners will once again be represented at BIO Europe 2015 in Munich. -
IP Cafe - The Belgian tax deduction for patent income
Together with lifetech.brussels, De Clercq & Partners is organizing a small and friendly morning session on Belgian Patent Income Tax Deduction. -
BioWin Afternoon session
Liesbet Paemen will be presenting at the next BioWin Afternoon Session in Namur. -
Innovatiebeurs 2015
De Clercq & Partners is one of the 75 potential innovation partners to meet at this year's Innovatiebeurs in Ghent. -
Protection @ Lunch: strategisch omgaan met merken
Joost Muylle will be answering all of your burning questions on trademarks and brands in Innovatiecentrum's next session on strategically handling brands. -
IP Cafe - Beware the IP Rights of others!
De Clercq & Partners invites you to a small and friendly after-work session on navigating the IP Rights of others.
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Meet us at AIPPI MidTerm Meeting in Zagreb!
Read more | Meet us at AIPPI MidTerm Meeting in Zagreb!
De Clercq & Partners ranked in the WTR 1000 Guide 2025
Read more | De Clercq & Partners ranked in the WTR 1000 Guide 2025
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Welcome to 2025 with De Clercq & Partners: Our Latest Newsletter is Here!
Read more | Welcome to 2025 with De Clercq & Partners: Our Latest Newsletter is Here!
Beauty and the Board: Glow-Up Patent Referral G2/24 on Question of Intervener Rights
Read more | Beauty and the Board: Glow-Up Patent Referral G2/24 on Question of Intervener Rights
Ontdek de nieuwste bijdrage van onze experts in de BMM Bulletin 2024-2!
Read more | Ontdek de nieuwste bijdrage van onze experts in de BMM Bulletin 2024-2!
EU Design Legislative Reform Package published
Read more | EU Design Legislative Reform Package published
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Uruguay’s accession to the PCT system
Read more | Uruguay’s accession to the PCT system
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Koen Vanhalst Recognized in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025
Read more | Koen Vanhalst Recognized in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025
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Strategy and importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in Life Sciences
Read more | Strategy and importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in Life Sciences
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Ann De Clercq and Liesbet Paemen Named Again as IAM Global Leaders for 2025
Read more | Ann De Clercq and Liesbet Paemen Named Again as IAM Global Leaders for 2025
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I love you just the way you are: amendments to description not a requirement says this Board
Read more | I love you just the way you are: amendments to description not a requirement says this Board
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Meet Koen Deknop, Our New Patent Adviser!
Read more | Meet Koen Deknop, Our New Patent Adviser!
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De Clercq & Partners named Patent Attorney Firm of the Year at the Global IP Awards!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners named Patent Attorney Firm of the Year at the Global IP Awards!
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Our October newsletter is here!
Read more | Our October newsletter is here!
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De Clercq & Partners Celebrate MIP Recognitions
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Celebrate MIP Recognitions
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UPC’s first revocation decision takes the EPO approach on antibody inventions a step further
Read more | UPC’s first revocation decision takes the EPO approach on antibody inventions a step further
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Scientific reality is taken into account by The Hague Local Division of the UPC in granting preliminary injunction
Read more | Scientific reality is taken into account by The Hague Local Division of the UPC in granting preliminary injunction
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Brainwave to breakthrough: EEG data as Intellectual Property
Read more | Brainwave to breakthrough: EEG data as Intellectual Property
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Free Webinar: Navigating challenges to patenting Software and AI Inventions in the US & Europe
Read more | Free Webinar: Navigating challenges to patenting Software and AI Inventions in the US & Europe
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Meet De Clercq & Partners at BIO-Europe 2024 in Stockholm!
Read more | Meet De Clercq & Partners at BIO-Europe 2024 in Stockholm!
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Timeline of Infringement and Revocation Actions Before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Read more | Timeline of Infringement and Revocation Actions Before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
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Use of an infant formula for promoting growth is not a method of treatment by therapy
Read more | Use of an infant formula for promoting growth is not a method of treatment by therapy
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T2360/19 reasoning confirms the impact of G1/22 and G2/22 on formal priority in the Broad, MIT and Harvard CRISPR cases
Read more | T2360/19 reasoning confirms the impact of G1/22 and G2/22 on formal priority in the Broad, MIT and Harvard CRISPR cases
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Koen Vanhalst Named One of the World's Leading IP Strategists for 2024 by IAM Strategy 300
Read more | Koen Vanhalst Named One of the World's Leading IP Strategists for 2024 by IAM Strategy 300
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G 1/24 : Enlarged Board of Appeal referral on claim interpretation
Read more | G 1/24 : Enlarged Board of Appeal referral on claim interpretation
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Ambush Marketing: How organizers rein in free riding on sports’ appeal
Read more | Ambush Marketing: How organizers rein in free riding on sports’ appeal
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De Clercq & Partners, Belgium Achieves Top Tier Firm Ranking in IP STARS
Read more | De Clercq & Partners, Belgium Achieves Top Tier Firm Ranking in IP STARS
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De Clercq & Partners has won the Jurisdiction Award for the Benelux at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2024!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners has won the Jurisdiction Award for the Benelux at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2024!
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The impact of G1/22 and G2/22 on formal priority attacks by Opponents
Read more | The impact of G1/22 and G2/22 on formal priority attacks by Opponents
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Unitary Patents – A Numerical Journey in the European Patent Landscape
Read more | Unitary Patents – A Numerical Journey in the European Patent Landscape
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Broader definition of “substance or composition” in medical use claims
Read more | Broader definition of “substance or composition” in medical use claims
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Congratulations to Giel Vandemoortele on Becoming a Qualified Belgian Patent Attorney
Read more | Congratulations to Giel Vandemoortele on Becoming a Qualified Belgian Patent Attorney
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Rejections of Requests for Unitary Effect – an update
Read more | Rejections of Requests for Unitary Effect – an update
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De Clercq & Partners Celebrates Gold Ranking in IAM Patent 1000 for Leading Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm and Bronze in Europe for EPO Prosecution
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Celebrates Gold Ranking in IAM Patent 1000 for Leading Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm and Bronze in Europe for EPO Prosecution
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De Clercq & Partners Celebrates MIP IP Star Listings for 2024
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Celebrates MIP IP Star Listings for 2024
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Sven Bogaerts Earns "European Patent Litigator" Title After Completing CEIPI's Program
Read more | Sven Bogaerts Earns "European Patent Litigator" Title After Completing CEIPI's Program
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De Clercq & Partners named in list of recommended firms by MIP
Read more | De Clercq & Partners named in list of recommended firms by MIP
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De Clercq & Partners Wins Opposition Procedure Firm of the Year at LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Wins Opposition Procedure Firm of the Year at LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards!
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Cloudy with a chance of patents: Vaping device prompts Enlarged Board of Appeal referral on using description to interpret claims
Read more | Cloudy with a chance of patents: Vaping device prompts Enlarged Board of Appeal referral on using description to interpret claims
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Congratulations to Verónica Rojas De La Parra: Graduate of Fondazione Politecnico di Milano's European Patent Litigator Program!
Read more | Congratulations to Verónica Rojas De La Parra: Graduate of Fondazione Politecnico di Milano's European Patent Litigator Program!
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De Clercq & Partners awarded as Benelux Patent Firm of the Year by MIP!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners awarded as Benelux Patent Firm of the Year by MIP!
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Flying high: 2023's record patent applications signal innovation boom
Read more | Flying high: 2023's record patent applications signal innovation boom
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Grace period not always the saving grace
Read more | Grace period not always the saving grace
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Congratulations to Robrecht Dumarey, Jeff Gyi, and Delphine Debruyne: Graduates of Fondazione Politecnico di Milano's European Patent Litigator Program!
Read more | Congratulations to Robrecht Dumarey, Jeff Gyi, and Delphine Debruyne: Graduates of Fondazione Politecnico di Milano's European Patent Litigator Program!
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EPO clarifies implementation of new European Qualifying Exam
Read more | EPO clarifies implementation of new European Qualifying Exam
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Changes in Requirements for Recording Transfers and Licensing Transactions of European Patent Applications
Read more | Changes in Requirements for Recording Transfers and Licensing Transactions of European Patent Applications
Guidelines amended to clarify the practice relating to the novelty assessment of selection inventions
Read more | Guidelines amended to clarify the practice relating to the novelty assessment of selection inventions
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EPO rules that Broad Institute’s CRISPR patent priority is valid
Read more | EPO rules that Broad Institute’s CRISPR patent priority is valid
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UNITARY PATENTS – A NUMERICAL JOURNEY IN THE EUROPEAN PATENT LANDSCAPE
Read more | UNITARY PATENTS – A NUMERICAL JOURNEY IN THE EUROPEAN PATENT LANDSCAPE
- IP news
- Patents
Epi position paper on ban on patents on NGT plants
Read more | Epi position paper on ban on patents on NGT plants
- IP news
- Patents
A sneak preview on the new EPO Guidelines for Examination 2024
Read more | A sneak preview on the new EPO Guidelines for Examination 2024
- General
Our warmest wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon!
Read more | Our warmest wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon!
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De Clercq & Partners listed once more in the WTR 1000 Guide
Read more | De Clercq & Partners listed once more in the WTR 1000 Guide
- IP news
- Patents
“New Genomic Techniques: Members of European Parliament back rules to support green transition of farmers”... but puts a ban on patents on NGT plants...
Read more | “New Genomic Techniques: Members of European Parliament back rules to support green transition of farmers”... but puts a ban on patents on NGT plants...
- IP news
- Patents
EPO greenlights revamp of European Qualifying Exam
Read more | EPO greenlights revamp of European Qualifying Exam
- IP news
- Patents
European Parliament to vote on a proposal on plants obtained by New Genomic Techniques (NGT) which impacts the patenting of plants.
Read more | European Parliament to vote on a proposal on plants obtained by New Genomic Techniques (NGT) which impacts the patenting of plants.
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- Trademarks
Wiebeke De Wachter and Nathalie Gailliaert graduated as Certified Benelux Trademark and Design Attorneys!
Read more | Wiebeke De Wachter and Nathalie Gailliaert graduated as Certified Benelux Trademark and Design Attorneys!
- IP news
- Patents
Weight is over! EPO publishes results of the European Patent Administration Certification Exam
Read more | Weight is over! EPO publishes results of the European Patent Administration Certification Exam
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- Patents
Bringing US Medical device claims to Europe
Read more | Bringing US Medical device claims to Europe
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Meet De Clercq & Partners at the AIPPI Spring Meeting in Madrid 2024
Read more | Meet De Clercq & Partners at the AIPPI Spring Meeting in Madrid 2024
- IP news
- Patents
Validation of European patents in Georgia (GE)
Read more | Validation of European patents in Georgia (GE)
- IP news
- Trademarks
The Transfer of Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in the EU.
Read more | The Transfer of Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in the EU.
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Happy New Year from De Clercq & Partners!
Read more | Happy New Year from De Clercq & Partners!
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From cycling star to rally pilot: Tom Boonen’s thrilling gear shift
Read more | From cycling star to rally pilot: Tom Boonen’s thrilling gear shift
- General
Schakelen met Tom Boonen: Van wielrenner tot rallypiloot
Read more | Schakelen met Tom Boonen: Van wielrenner tot rallypiloot
- IP news
- Trademarks
Effective Trademark Portfolio Management written by Tom Liessens and Thomas Baudewijn in Latest BMM Bulletin
Read more | Effective Trademark Portfolio Management written by Tom Liessens and Thomas Baudewijn in Latest BMM Bulletin
- IP news
Amendments to the rules of procedure of the boards of appeal enter into force on 1st january 2024 which aim at reducing duration of appeal proceedings
Read more | Amendments to the rules of procedure of the boards of appeal enter into force on 1st january 2024 which aim at reducing duration of appeal proceedings
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A big congratulations to Laura Ameel and Fabian Temmerman for successfully passing the 2023 EPAC (European Patent Administration Certification) exam!
Read more | A big congratulations to Laura Ameel and Fabian Temmerman for successfully passing the 2023 EPAC (European Patent Administration Certification) exam!
- IP news
Neuralink - Exploring the patent strategy of a high growth Medical Technology Startup
Read more | Neuralink - Exploring the patent strategy of a high growth Medical Technology Startup
- IP news
UK Supreme Court Affirms Human Inventorship as well as a Correct chain of Transfer in Landmark Decision on AI Patents
Read more | UK Supreme Court Affirms Human Inventorship as well as a Correct chain of Transfer in Landmark Decision on AI Patents
Season's Greetings from De Clercq & Partners!
Read more | Season's Greetings from De Clercq & Partners!
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De Clercq & Partners teaching at the European Patent Rights and Patent Practice Course organized by ie-net.
Read more | De Clercq & Partners teaching at the European Patent Rights and Patent Practice Course organized by ie-net.
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De Clercq & Partners to Lead Session on Building a Strong IP Portfolio at Health Investor Summit in Bruges!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners to Lead Session on Building a Strong IP Portfolio at Health Investor Summit in Bruges!
- IP news
- UP & UPC
The "Order to Preserve Evidence” at the UPC: Leveraging Belgian Saisie Expertise
Read more | The "Order to Preserve Evidence” at the UPC: Leveraging Belgian Saisie Expertise
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Visiting and speaking at the annual AIPPI Study Day!
Read more | Visiting and speaking at the annual AIPPI Study Day!
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Ann De Clercq & Liesbet Paemen named again as IAM Global Leader 2024!
Read more | Ann De Clercq & Liesbet Paemen named again as IAM Global Leader 2024!
- IP news
The new Belgian Research Exemption: harmonized… but not completely
Read more | The new Belgian Research Exemption: harmonized… but not completely
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Save the Date for the De Clercq & Partners Annual Intellectual Property Seminar!
Read more | Save the Date for the De Clercq & Partners Annual Intellectual Property Seminar!
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De Clercq & Partners Professionals Assume Key Roles in epi Committees for 2023-2026 Term
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Professionals Assume Key Roles in epi Committees for 2023-2026 Term
- IP news
De Gustibus et Coloribus… Why Colour names are (not) refused registration
Read more | De Gustibus et Coloribus… Why Colour names are (not) refused registration
- IP news
Transitional regime for divisional patent applications with sequence listings – advance copy of the Notice from the EPO explains the new practice
Read more | Transitional regime for divisional patent applications with sequence listings – advance copy of the Notice from the EPO explains the new practice
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De Clercq & Partners Named 'Patent Attorney Firm of the Year in Belgium' at Global IP Awards
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Named 'Patent Attorney Firm of the Year in Belgium' at Global IP Awards
- UP & UPC
Inaugural months of the UP/UPC: analysis of early activity
Read more | Inaugural months of the UP/UPC: analysis of early activity
- IP news
ST.26 Sequence Listings practice of the EPO and new safeguards in transition for divisionals
Read more | ST.26 Sequence Listings practice of the EPO and new safeguards in transition for divisionals
- IP news
Decision G 1/22 and G 2/22 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
Read more | Decision G 1/22 and G 2/22 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
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Join our IP Café on November 14 in Sint-Martens-Latem!
Read more | Join our IP Café on November 14 in Sint-Martens-Latem!
- IP news
So long 10-Day Rule: Digital age heralds end of extra time
Read more | So long 10-Day Rule: Digital age heralds end of extra time
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Koen Vanhalst Recognized Among World's Leading IP Strategists for 2023
Read more | Koen Vanhalst Recognized Among World's Leading IP Strategists for 2023
- IP news
What’s in a name? Can first and last names be registered as a trademark?
Read more | What’s in a name? Can first and last names be registered as a trademark?
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AI Tools for innovators: Can ChatGPT Replace Your Patent Attorney?
Read more | AI Tools for innovators: Can ChatGPT Replace Your Patent Attorney?
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Patent protection for new medical uses of known materials before the European Patent Office: it’s all about the technical reality
Read more | Patent protection for new medical uses of known materials before the European Patent Office: it’s all about the technical reality
- IP news
Celebrating 50 years of the European Patent Convention: How time flies when you are having fun!
Read more | Celebrating 50 years of the European Patent Convention: How time flies when you are having fun!
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Introducing Maud Verheyleweghen: Our Newest Team Member!
Read more | Introducing Maud Verheyleweghen: Our Newest Team Member!
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Join De Clercq & Partners at BioWin Day 2023: Exploring the Latest in Intellectual Property
Read more | Join De Clercq & Partners at BioWin Day 2023: Exploring the Latest in Intellectual Property
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Intellectual property in the gaming industry
Read more | Intellectual property in the gaming industry
- IP news
Potential referral to Enlarged Board of Appeal on the requirement of description amendments: Is there really a legal basis?
Read more | Potential referral to Enlarged Board of Appeal on the requirement of description amendments: Is there really a legal basis?
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Meet De Clercq & Partners at AIPPI Istanbul 2023: Discussing the Latest European IP Developments with Our Experts
Read more | Meet De Clercq & Partners at AIPPI Istanbul 2023: Discussing the Latest European IP Developments with Our Experts
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MIP ranks De Clercq & Partners in the highest tier once more in Patent Prosecution!
Read more | MIP ranks De Clercq & Partners in the highest tier once more in Patent Prosecution!
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Relive our day at the Love Tomorrow Conference!
Read more | Relive our day at the Love Tomorrow Conference!
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de clercq & partners welcomes Emily Van Mulders!
Read more | de clercq & partners welcomes Emily Van Mulders!
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Celebrating Success: Kris Pappaert and Jacek Kepa Graduate from Maastricht University Faculty of Law!
Read more | Celebrating Success: Kris Pappaert and Jacek Kepa Graduate from Maastricht University Faculty of Law!
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European Patent Litigators at De Clercq & Partners and the need of mixed teams for cases at the Unified Patent Court
Read more | European Patent Litigators at De Clercq & Partners and the need of mixed teams for cases at the Unified Patent Court
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ST.26 Sequence listings: a one-year celebration?
Read more | ST.26 Sequence listings: a one-year celebration?
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De Clercq & Partners Wins Opposition Procedure Firm of the Year at LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Wins Opposition Procedure Firm of the Year at LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards!
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Upcycling Fashion and Intellectual Property: Navigating Complexities
Read more | Upcycling Fashion and Intellectual Property: Navigating Complexities
ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS IN A TRADEMARK ENVIRONMENT – NEW STANDARDS PROPOSED BY EU COMMISSION PUT YOUR TRADEMARKS AT RISK
Read more | ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS IN A TRADEMARK ENVIRONMENT – NEW STANDARDS PROPOSED BY EU COMMISSION PUT YOUR TRADEMARKS AT RISK
- IP news
Prior Use: To Be or Not to Be? That is the million-dollar question for the Board.
Read more | Prior Use: To Be or Not to Be? That is the million-dollar question for the Board.
- IP news
Description amendments: from a lenient approach to a heavy burden for applicants and their representatives
Read more | Description amendments: from a lenient approach to a heavy burden for applicants and their representatives
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New graduates from fondazione politecnico di milano's european patent litigator program
Read more | New graduates from fondazione politecnico di milano's european patent litigator program
- UP & UPC
Milan scores! New section to join Unified Patent Court line up
Read more | Milan scores! New section to join Unified Patent Court line up
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De Clercq & Partners Presents DCPELOTON: Uniting Cycling Enthusiasts in the IP World for Unforgettable Networking and Fun in Flanders
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Presents DCPELOTON: Uniting Cycling Enthusiasts in the IP World for Unforgettable Networking and Fun in Flanders
- UP & UPC
The Unitary Patent (UP) system and the Unitary Patent Court (UPC) are finally up and running!
Read more | The Unitary Patent (UP) system and the Unitary Patent Court (UPC) are finally up and running!
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De Clercq & Partners recognized by The Financial Times as one of Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners recognized by The Financial Times as one of Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms!
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De Clercq & Partners Ranked GOLD by IAM 1000 as a Leading Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Ranked GOLD by IAM 1000 as a Leading Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm
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De Clercq & Partners Crowned Belgian Prosecution Firm of the Year 2023 at the Managing IP Awards
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Crowned Belgian Prosecution Firm of the Year 2023 at the Managing IP Awards
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De Clercq & Partners: Leading Belgian IP Firm in Trademark and Patent Prosecution, Making Waves in the Industry!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners: Leading Belgian IP Firm in Trademark and Patent Prosecution, Making Waves in the Industry!
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Pieter Gregoir, David Lesthaeghe, and Annelies De Clercq Graduate with Honors from CEIPI's "Patent Litigation in Europe" Program!
Read more | Pieter Gregoir, David Lesthaeghe, and Annelies De Clercq Graduate with Honors from CEIPI's "Patent Litigation in Europe" Program!
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De Clercq & Partners Shines Bright in the IP Industry: Recognitions in Various IP Star Lists!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Shines Bright in the IP Industry: Recognitions in Various IP Star Lists!
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Congratulations to Sarah Thysen, Caroline Hennin, and Koen Vanhalst on Graduating from Fondazione Politecnico di Milano's European Patent Litigator Program
Read more | Congratulations to Sarah Thysen, Caroline Hennin, and Koen Vanhalst on Graduating from Fondazione Politecnico di Milano's European Patent Litigator Program
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World Champions Ghent Lawyers Football Team now also win Nations Cup in Saint-Tropez!
Read more | World Champions Ghent Lawyers Football Team now also win Nations Cup in Saint-Tropez!
- IP news
The Write Treatment: A Guide to Navigating Medical Device Claims in Europe
Read more | The Write Treatment: A Guide to Navigating Medical Device Claims in Europe
- IP news
Historische hervorming van het Europees octrooisysteem
Read more | Historische hervorming van het Europees octrooisysteem
- UP & UPC
Historische hervorming van het Europees octrooisysteem
Read more | Historische hervorming van het Europees octrooisysteem
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Looking back at a tremendous DCP IP Seminar 2023!
Read more | Looking back at a tremendous DCP IP Seminar 2023!
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Oral proceedings in cases G 1/22 and G 2/22 ("Entitlement to priority")
Read more | Oral proceedings in cases G 1/22 and G 2/22 ("Entitlement to priority")
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Recorded Webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court Now Available for Viewing!
Read more | Recorded Webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court Now Available for Viewing!
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De Clercq & Partners Participates in BIO International Convention
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Participates in BIO International Convention
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De Clercq & Partners Receives Nominations for LMG Life Sciences EMEA Life Sciences Awards
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Receives Nominations for LMG Life Sciences EMEA Life Sciences Awards
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De Clercq & Partners Proudly Sponsors Renson for Cycling Event in Support of Kom op tegen Kanker
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Proudly Sponsors Renson for Cycling Event in Support of Kom op tegen Kanker
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De Clercq & Partners Receives Managing IP Awards 2023 Nominations, Including Kris Pappaert for Practitioner of the Year
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Receives Managing IP Awards 2023 Nominations, Including Kris Pappaert for Practitioner of the Year
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REGISTER NOW: Webinar ‘A practical introduction to the Unitary Patent and how to register for it!’
Read more | REGISTER NOW: Webinar ‘A practical introduction to the Unitary Patent and how to register for it!’
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Reminder: De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar - Friday 26 May 2023
Read more | Reminder: De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar - Friday 26 May 2023
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Ann De Clercq Elected to Board of Institute of Professional Representatives Before The epi
Read more | Ann De Clercq Elected to Board of Institute of Professional Representatives Before The epi
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Ann De Clercq named as Top 250 Women in IP 2023 by MIP
Read more | Ann De Clercq named as Top 250 Women in IP 2023 by MIP
- IP news
Remarkable trends in patenting: Belgian innovators are filing a record number of patent applications in Europe
Read more | Remarkable trends in patenting: Belgian innovators are filing a record number of patent applications in Europe
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De Clercq & Partners welcomes Anne-lore Bex!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners welcomes Anne-lore Bex!
- IP news
Register now: Webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court: Leveraging Protection of Patents across Europe
Read more | Register now: Webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court: Leveraging Protection of Patents across Europe
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De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar - Friday 26 May 2023
Read more | De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar - Friday 26 May 2023
- IP news
Tick-tock, time’s up: EPO says Tschüss to the 10-day rule
Read more | Tick-tock, time’s up: EPO says Tschüss to the 10-day rule
- IP news
Our brochure on UP & UPC is now accessible!
Read more | Our brochure on UP & UPC is now accessible!
- UP & UPC
Our brochure on UP & UPC is now accessible!
Read more | Our brochure on UP & UPC is now accessible!
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De Clercq & Partners named in list of recommended firms by MIP
Read more | De Clercq & Partners named in list of recommended firms by MIP
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We are hiring a Patent Paralegal and Communication and Marketing Assistant
Read more | We are hiring a Patent Paralegal and Communication and Marketing Assistant
- IP news
Enlarged board of appeal’s decision on the "plausibility" referral
Read more | Enlarged board of appeal’s decision on the "plausibility" referral
- UP & UPC
Een nieuw rechtssysteem voor Europese octrooien: op 1 maart gaat de zon op!
Read more | Een nieuw rechtssysteem voor Europese octrooien: op 1 maart gaat de zon op!
- IP news
Een nieuw rechtssysteem voor Europese octrooien: op 1 maart gaat de zon op!
Read more | Een nieuw rechtssysteem voor Europese octrooien: op 1 maart gaat de zon op!
- IP news
EPO Insight Report: Patent filings go quantum as computing power takes giant leap
Read more | EPO Insight Report: Patent filings go quantum as computing power takes giant leap
- IP news
EPO official fees increasing only one year after the previous raise
Read more | EPO official fees increasing only one year after the previous raise
- IP news
Fantastic Forty: Moldova invited to join European Patent Convention
Read more | Fantastic Forty: Moldova invited to join European Patent Convention
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De Clercq & Partners welcomes Filip Van Lysebetten!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners welcomes Filip Van Lysebetten!
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De Clercq & Partners features again in the prestigious WTR 1000 Guide
Read more | De Clercq & Partners features again in the prestigious WTR 1000 Guide
- IP news
Preview pending: EPO invites comments on 2023 Guidelines
Read more | Preview pending: EPO invites comments on 2023 Guidelines
- IP news
Watch now our webinar on Software- and AI-based Innovations
Read more | Watch now our webinar on Software- and AI-based Innovations
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Ann De Clercq & Liesbet Paemen named as IAM Global Leader 2023!
Read more | Ann De Clercq & Liesbet Paemen named as IAM Global Leader 2023!
- IP news
Watch now our webinar 'Getting ready for opt-outs'!
Read more | Watch now our webinar 'Getting ready for opt-outs'!
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De Clercq & Partners welcomes Evi Van Ballaer!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners welcomes Evi Van Ballaer!
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We wish you a happy holiday break and a sparkling New Year!
Read more | We wish you a happy holiday break and a sparkling New Year!
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We are hiring a European Patent Attorney Chemistry!
Read more | We are hiring a European Patent Attorney Chemistry!
- UP & UPC
Breaking News: Two month delay for the Unified Patent Court
Read more | Breaking News: Two month delay for the Unified Patent Court
- IP news
Breaking News: Two month delay for the Unified Patent Court
Read more | Breaking News: Two month delay for the Unified Patent Court
- UP & UPC
EPO transitional measures will start on January 1, 2023
Read more | EPO transitional measures will start on January 1, 2023
- IP news
EPO transitional measures will start on January 1, 2023
Read more | EPO transitional measures will start on January 1, 2023
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Enlarged Board of Appeal’s preliminary opinion on plausibility
Read more | Enlarged Board of Appeal’s preliminary opinion on plausibility
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SAVE THE DATE: May 26, 2023 - De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar
Read more | SAVE THE DATE: May 26, 2023 - De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar
- IP news
The European Patent Organisation welcomes Montenegro as the 39th contracting state
Read more | The European Patent Organisation welcomes Montenegro as the 39th contracting state
- UP & UPC
Latest state of play in view of the launch of the Unified Patent Court
Read more | Latest state of play in view of the launch of the Unified Patent Court
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latest state of play in view of the launch of the unified patent court
Read more | latest state of play in view of the launch of the unified patent court
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David Lesthaeghe features again in Managing IP Rising Stars 2022!
Read more | David Lesthaeghe features again in Managing IP Rising Stars 2022!
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We are hiring a European Patent Attorney!
Read more | We are hiring a European Patent Attorney!
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De Clercq & Partners named by IAM in golden rank for Belgian patent prosecution firms
Read more | De Clercq & Partners named by IAM in golden rank for Belgian patent prosecution firms
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MIP recognizes De Clercq & Partners as Top Tier in Patent Prosecution
Read more | MIP recognizes De Clercq & Partners as Top Tier in Patent Prosecution
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Looking back at a delightful Intellectual Property Seminar!
Read more | Looking back at a delightful Intellectual Property Seminar!
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De Clercq & Partners awarded for 'Best IP Advisor in the Benelux'
Read more | De Clercq & Partners awarded for 'Best IP Advisor in the Benelux'
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MIP Belgium Prosecution Firm of the Year 2022!
Read more | MIP Belgium Prosecution Firm of the Year 2022!
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Managing IP Again Names Ann De Clercq Among “Top 250 Women in IP” Worldwide
Read more | Managing IP Again Names Ann De Clercq Among “Top 250 Women in IP” Worldwide
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Ann De Clercq and Joost Muylle appear again in IP Stars individual rankings of MIP
Read more | Ann De Clercq and Joost Muylle appear again in IP Stars individual rankings of MIP
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Opposition Procedure Firm of the Year 2022
Read more | Opposition Procedure Firm of the Year 2022
Formal Entitlement to Priority: Board of Appeal 3.3.04 refers questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (G1/22 and G2/22)
Read more | Formal Entitlement to Priority: Board of Appeal 3.3.04 refers questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (G1/22 and G2/22)
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Essencia presents Workshop Octrooicel Module 2: Digitale processen en IE-uitdagingen
Read more | Essencia presents Workshop Octrooicel Module 2: Digitale processen en IE-uitdagingen
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Shortlisted for this year’s LMG Life Science EMEA awards!
Read more | Shortlisted for this year’s LMG Life Science EMEA awards!
INVENTIVE STEP - POST-FILED EVIDENCE AND PLAUSIBILITY AT THE EPO (G2/21)
Read more | INVENTIVE STEP - POST-FILED EVIDENCE AND PLAUSIBILITY AT THE EPO (G2/21)
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De Clercq & Partners proudly contributes in new Advanced Master in Biotech & MedTech Ventures
Read more | De Clercq & Partners proudly contributes in new Advanced Master in Biotech & MedTech Ventures
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MIP IP STARS highly recommends De Clercq & Partners for Trademark Prosecution
Read more | MIP IP STARS highly recommends De Clercq & Partners for Trademark Prosecution
EPO measures to facilitate the introduction of the Unitary Patent system
Read more | EPO measures to facilitate the introduction of the Unitary Patent system
EPO measures to facilitate the introduction of the Unitary Patent system
Read more | EPO measures to facilitate the introduction of the Unitary Patent system
Overview of the Unitary patent protection and the Unified Patent Court
Read more | Overview of the Unitary patent protection and the Unified Patent Court
Overview of the Unitary patent protection and the Unified Patent Court
Read more | Overview of the Unitary patent protection and the Unified Patent Court
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De Clercq & Partners features again in the renowned WTR 1000 Guide
Read more | De Clercq & Partners features again in the renowned WTR 1000 Guide
Unified Patent Court: preparatory work begins
Read more | Unified Patent Court: preparatory work begins
Unified Patent Court: preparatory work begins
Read more | Unified Patent Court: preparatory work begins
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De Clercq & Partners joins LifetecZONe network
Read more | De Clercq & Partners joins LifetecZONe network
David Lesthaeghe named MIP Rising Star for the second year in a row
Read more | David Lesthaeghe named MIP Rising Star for the second year in a row
IAM highly recommends De Clercq & Partners for patent prosecution
Read more | IAM highly recommends De Clercq & Partners for patent prosecution
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Leaders League and MIP bring good news for De Clercq & Partners
Read more | Leaders League and MIP bring good news for De Clercq & Partners
G4/19 decision: prohibition of double patenting under the EPC
Read more | G4/19 decision: prohibition of double patenting under the EPC
Financial Times awards De Clercq & Partners as one of Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms
Read more | Financial Times awards De Clercq & Partners as one of Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms
- IP news
The “Patent Waiver” story on Covid-19 vaccines
Read more | The “Patent Waiver” story on Covid-19 vaccines
Sarah Thysen qualifies as Belgian Patent Attorney
Read more | Sarah Thysen qualifies as Belgian Patent Attorney
Enlarged Board reads the crowd: G1/19 and Inventive Step of computer simulations
Read more | Enlarged Board reads the crowd: G1/19 and Inventive Step of computer simulations
- IP news
EUIPO member states agree on common practice regarding confidential evidence in trademark proceedings
Read more | EUIPO member states agree on common practice regarding confidential evidence in trademark proceedings
E-mail address required for international trademark registrations
Read more | E-mail address required for international trademark registrations
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WTR 1000 recommends De Clercq & Partners
Read more | WTR 1000 recommends De Clercq & Partners
How Brexit affects your trademarks and designs
Read more | How Brexit affects your trademarks and designs
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Ann De Clercq named Global Leader by IAM Strategy 300
Read more | Ann De Clercq named Global Leader by IAM Strategy 300
- IP news
No red face for Ferrari in non-use challenges to its Testarossa trademarks
Read more | No red face for Ferrari in non-use challenges to its Testarossa trademarks
Modification and extension of the Pilot Project for conducting oral proceedings by videoconference before Opposition Divisions in 2021
Read more | Modification and extension of the Pilot Project for conducting oral proceedings by videoconference before Opposition Divisions in 2021
The Boards of Appeal reassess oral proceedings measures adopted due to the pandemic
Read more | The Boards of Appeal reassess oral proceedings measures adopted due to the pandemic
Fighting coronavirus – how the EPO is assisting innovation in technologies useful to combat COVID-19
Read more | Fighting coronavirus – how the EPO is assisting innovation in technologies useful to combat COVID-19
EPO to conduct oral proceedings in opposition by videoconference
Read more | EPO to conduct oral proceedings in opposition by videoconference
EPO further postpones opposition hearings until end of 2020
Read more | EPO further postpones opposition hearings until end of 2020
Research & Development from a tax perspective
Read more | Research & Development from a tax perspective
Tier 1 ranking for Patent Prosecution in Belgium!
Read more | Tier 1 ranking for Patent Prosecution in Belgium!
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De Clercq & Partners highly recommended by IAM and the Financial Times!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners highly recommended by IAM and the Financial Times!
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WEBINAR - Lift off! The IP-space race in a time of change
Read more | WEBINAR - Lift off! The IP-space race in a time of change
Video: patentability of software and Artifical Intelligence
Read more | Video: patentability of software and Artifical Intelligence
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MIP reveals 2020 rankings for Trademark Prosecution firms
Read more | MIP reveals 2020 rankings for Trademark Prosecution firms
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WEBINAR - Protect your trademark: use it, don't lose it!
Read more | WEBINAR - Protect your trademark: use it, don't lose it!
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MIP publishes IP Star individual rankings for 2020!
Read more | MIP publishes IP Star individual rankings for 2020!
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De Clercq & Partners operational during COVID-19 crisis
Read more | De Clercq & Partners operational during COVID-19 crisis
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Ann & Liesbet elected as IAM Global Leaders 2020
Read more | Ann & Liesbet elected as IAM Global Leaders 2020
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Congratulations to our firm's Rising Stars!
Read more | Congratulations to our firm's Rising Stars!
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Looking back on another successful IP seminar!
Read more | Looking back on another successful IP seminar!
New SPC Manufacturing waiver: more power to the generics
Read more | New SPC Manufacturing waiver: more power to the generics
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Congratulations to our new European Patent Attorneys!
Read more | Congratulations to our new European Patent Attorneys!
Ann De Clercq wins 2019 European Women in Business Law Award / Best in Patent!
Read more | Ann De Clercq wins 2019 European Women in Business Law Award / Best in Patent!
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De Clercq & Partners highly recommended by IAM Patent 1000 Guide 2019!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners highly recommended by IAM Patent 1000 Guide 2019!
A warm welcome to our newest Patent Attorney, Gilbert Voortmans!
Read more | A warm welcome to our newest Patent Attorney, Gilbert Voortmans!
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Ann De Clercq featured in MIP's Top 250 Women in IP 2019
Read more | Ann De Clercq featured in MIP's Top 250 Women in IP 2019
Patentability of plants and animals: T1063/18 and G3/19 – the never ending story
Read more | Patentability of plants and animals: T1063/18 and G3/19 – the never ending story
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Brexit: Confusion everywhere, but we’re sure about your IP!
Read more | Brexit: Confusion everywhere, but we’re sure about your IP!
G1/19 referral: Assessing inventive step for simulation inventions
Read more | G1/19 referral: Assessing inventive step for simulation inventions
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No. 1 Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm 2019
Read more | No. 1 Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm 2019
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De Clercq & Partners crowned Best IP Advisor in the Benelux!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners crowned Best IP Advisor in the Benelux!
De Clercq & Partners IP Seminar - Program change
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De Clercq & Partners granted label "Expert en Propriété intellectuelle" by Walloon Region
Read more | De Clercq & Partners granted label "Expert en Propriété intellectuelle" by Walloon Region
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Are you the European Patent Attorney we are looking for?
Read more | Are you the European Patent Attorney we are looking for?
De Clercq & Partners ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 2018!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 2018!
Ann De Clercq in this year's Top 250 Women in IP
Read more | Ann De Clercq in this year's Top 250 Women in IP
A new Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property (BCIP) as of June 1, 2018
Read more | A new Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property (BCIP) as of June 1, 2018
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Timing matters: Belgium clarifies relevant marketing authorization date for calculating an SPC term of protection
Read more | Timing matters: Belgium clarifies relevant marketing authorization date for calculating an SPC term of protection
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MIP Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2018!
Read more | MIP Belgian Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2018!
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Shortlisted for this year's MIP Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year award!
Read more | Shortlisted for this year's MIP Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year award!
Tom Liessens has qualified as BMM Certified Trademark and Design Attorney
Read more | Tom Liessens has qualified as BMM Certified Trademark and Design Attorney
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Congratulations to our brand new attorneys!
Read more | Congratulations to our brand new attorneys!
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Your intellectual property after a hard BREXIT?
Read more | Your intellectual property after a hard BREXIT?
De Clercq & Partners ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 2017!
Read more | De Clercq & Partners ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 2017!
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De Clercq & Partners ranks Tier 1 in 2017 MIP Survey
Read more | De Clercq & Partners ranks Tier 1 in 2017 MIP Survey
Draft Law regarding new fiscal deduction for innovation income approved by Belgian Council of Ministers
Read more | Draft Law regarding new fiscal deduction for innovation income approved by Belgian Council of Ministers
An end to translations for validation of a European patent in Belgium as of January 1, 2017
Read more | An end to translations for validation of a European patent in Belgium as of January 1, 2017
De Clercq & Partners welcomes Caroline Hennin
Read more | De Clercq & Partners welcomes Caroline Hennin
De Clercq & Partners recommended by the 2016 IAM Patent 1000
Read more | De Clercq & Partners recommended by the 2016 IAM Patent 1000
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De Clercq & Partners at Hercules Trophy 2016
Read more | De Clercq & Partners at Hercules Trophy 2016
Jeff Gyi and Andrej Michalík in IP Workshop at Knowledge for Growth
Read more | Jeff Gyi and Andrej Michalík in IP Workshop at Knowledge for Growth
Joost successfully completed the Sahara race!
Read more | Joost successfully completed the Sahara race!
De Clercq & Partners in Patents in Europe 2016/17 (IAM)
Read more | De Clercq & Partners in Patents in Europe 2016/17 (IAM)
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De Clercq & Partners Ranked Tier 1 in 2016 MIP IP Stars Survey
Read more | De Clercq & Partners Ranked Tier 1 in 2016 MIP IP Stars Survey
Renewal tariffs considerably more beneficial as from March 23, 2016
Read more | Renewal tariffs considerably more beneficial as from March 23, 2016
Reconsider the use of Class Headings in your Trademarks
Read more | Reconsider the use of Class Headings in your Trademarks
De Clercq & Partners welcomes Jacek Kepa, Sarah Thysen and Tom Liessens
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