🚨 13th Edition of the Nice Classification – Effective as of January 1, 2026 👓 And we literally see that from 01/01/2026 on, because from one night to the next,

Introduction The Innovation Income Deduction (IID) is one of Belgium’s most attractive tax incentives for innovative companies. Yet in the context of an acquisition, this incentive can unexpectedly turn into

Quand on pense au mot “brevet”, on imagine souvent une invention spectaculaire. Pourtant, la plupart des brevets déposés chaque année ne sont pas des ruptures. Ce sont de simples améliorations.

“Rock and roll is founded on outrageous people who outrage you – outrage you, not your parents, outrage you – until you go and become outrageous yourself, right? That’s the plan, you

Introduction A strong brand or an ingenious patent can significantly enhance the value of your business and is crucial for protecting your innovations and brand identity. However, the application process

At Calysta, we are delighted to announce our new partnership with BeAngels, Belgium’s leading network of business angels supporting innovative start-ups. Together, we aim to combine our expertise to better

✨ Congrats to Bart Boogaerts and Clara De Schryver for being recognised as 2025 Rising Stars by IP STARS! And of course, congratulations to Johannes Wohlmuth for earning the title

In an era defined by Artificial Intelligence technology, deepfakes, and disinformation, Denmark’s recent initiative represents a major shift in European legal thinking. Last month, the country unveiled plans to fundamentally

Parfois, les grandes inventions naissent… d’un raté. C’est le cas du Post-it®, ce petit carré de papier que l’on colle, décolle, recolle Une colle ratée… L’histoire débute fin des années

Outperforming the Field: Calysta’s Track Record in Patent Opposition and Litigation At Calysta, we understand that robust intellectual property protection is not just a legal necessity—it’s a strategic asset. Whether

What does the opening of our office in the US mean for Calysta and our international ambitions? The opening of this office is a big step in the continued grow

Calysta at INTA 2025 Earlier this May, Peter Buckinx, Johan Dedeckel, and Sjors de Koning represented Calysta, at the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego, California—the world’s largest gathering

Context Art. 84 EPC states “The claims shall define the matter for which protection is sought. They shall be clear and concise and be supported by the description.” The referral

Why deleting all IP laws is a risky proposition for innovation, especially in healthcare A tweet from Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, recently stirred debate across the

What is an invention ? As a scientist stepping into the world of patents, I’ve come to appreciate a fascinating divergence in perspective between scientific research and intellectual property. For

🎥 If you’re into intellectual property or innovation, these movies are a must-watch. Joy This 2015 film starring Jennifer Lawrence is loosely inspired by the life of Joy Mangano, the

Patents in Green Tech : accelerators or obstacles of the ecological transition ?   As the world searches actively for sustainable solutions to slow down climate change, one key player

🔍 How to conduct effective patent searches — and why they matter   Before filing a patent application, it’s important to perform a patentability search. This helps determine whether your

EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia European Patents & national impact at the Belgian Patent Office   Following our article published in March 2022 on our website about the