{"id":423,"date":"2025-12-12T01:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T01:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgiumpatent.be\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T21:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:10:50","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/belgiumpatent.be\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here<\/span> <\/span>you will<\/span> <\/span>find answers <\/span>to<\/span> <\/span>frequently<\/span> <\/span>asked<\/span> <\/span>questions<\/span> <\/span>on practical <\/span>topics<\/span> <\/span>such as registration in the register and training requirements. You will <\/span>also find more information <\/span>on subjects such as insurance, protection of the title, and <\/span>the right<\/span> <\/span>of representation.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Continuing Professional Training (Guidelines & Good practices)<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”8\/12″][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h4″ style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”white” c_position=”right” active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Why is continuing training mandatory?” tab_id=”1765504401261-2ec2331c-9a5d”][vc_column_text css=””]Under the Belgian Code of Economic Law (Articles XI.75\/4, XI.75\/6, and XI.75\/11) and the Ministerial Decree of 27 January 2022, all ordinary members must obtain at least 16 training points per year through recognised training activities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How is this monitored?” tab_id=”1765504401267-ebc56e3a-b66f”][vc_column_text css=””]Members must keep an annual record of the training activities they have completed. This record must be retained for at least five years. The President of the Institute may request access as part of a random audit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What proof must be kept?” tab_id=”1771953185792-973890a7-9cce”][vc_column_text css=””]Supporting documents such as course programmes, presentations, or certificates are required. For online training, proof must be provided that the entire session was completed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Which activities count?” tab_id=”1771953203312-0feeb8bb-4865″][vc_column_text css=””]A wide range of activities are accepted, provided they have a direct or indirect link with Belgian patent law or the professional practice of a patent attorney. Examples include: <\/p>\n

– National and international IP law
\n– EPO, PCT, UPC, TRIPS, etc.
\n– Representation before Belgian courts and the UPC
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