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On this page, you will find additional information about the Institute, the applicable laws and regulations, practical information sheets, and background on patent law. This gives you at-a-glance access to the core of our professional practice and the protection of intellectual property. <\/p>\n

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Rules & Regulations<\/h3>\n

The Institute and its members are subjected to a number of legal provisions.<\/p>\n

Here you will find the relevant laws and internal regulations that govern our organization and procedures.<\/p>\n

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Patent law<\/h3>\n

Learn more about the basic principles and applications of patent law.<\/p>\n

Here you will find background information and explanations on the protection of inventions in Belgium and abroad.<\/p>\n

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Information Sheets – non-active in EN<\/h3>\n

The information sheets provide a practical and concise overview of the protected title, the right of representation, and the insurance. We regret to inform you that they are only accessible on the Dutch and French language versions of this website.<\/p>\n

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New Free Database of Belgian Intellectual Property Case Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Federal Public Service Economy has launched a free online database of Belgian judicial decisions in the field of intellectual property<\/p>\n

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