Calysta is excited to partner with BeAngels for supporting start-ups and investors
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
🌟 We’ve got Rising Stars and a Patent Star in the house! 🌟
✨ 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
Is extra protection needed against deepfakes via AI: Denmark’s Bold Move and the EU’s Path
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
Le Post-it®, un petit bout d’histoire innovant et collé à notre quotidien
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
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Interview Peter Buckinx Calysta in the USA
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
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New decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) of the European Patent Office (EPO)
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
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
Not every invention looks like a breakthrough; Rethinking what counts as an invention
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
Une journée en immersion avec la CEO – Retour d’un étudiant du projet EFAD
Dans le cadre du projet EFAD (Entrepreneur For A Day), nous avons accueilli un étudiant, Adil Ben Khayat, pour une immersion exclusive au coeur de notre entreprise. Pendant une journée
🎥 If you’re into intellectual property or innovation, these movies are a must-watch.
🎥 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 ?
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
🔍 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
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
A renowned trademark strategist who exploits IP rights with finesse – Johan Dedeckel
We’re pleased and very proud to announce that Johan Dedeckel got recognized in this year’s World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 1000 by the World Trademark Review, being highly sought after attorneys known for
Calysta, winner of several awards in 2023
Calysta is booming in 2023… Calysta has been recognized by multiple worldwide IP magazines as excellent, a leader, and highly recommended in the field. What a year it has been!
ENTREPRENEUR FOR A DAY AT CALYSTA
How did you experience 1 Day Entrepreneur at Calysta (what was the most remarkable of this experience)? This one day as an entrepreneur has really been an amazing experience
Een slotje op uw intellectuele eigendom
Van merkenrechten over softwarecode tot technische uitvindingen en methodieken om bepaalde productieprocessen te verbeteren… Veel bedrijven zitten op een berg intellectuele eigendom die het absoluut waard is om te beschermen.
TRUMP-branded condoms: from gimmick to trademark feud
The sale of TRUMP themed condoms is nothing new: many online shops have jumped on the band wagon of selling “trump condoms” following certain unfortunate quotes by the former US
Can a slogan such as “White Lives Matter” really be trademarked ?
If you have been following the news only even a little bit these past few weeks you will have noticed the downward spiral of Ye (also known as Kanye West).
Increase of German annuity fees for patents from 1 July 2022
GERMAN DESK 🔊 Increase of German annuity fees for patents from 1 July 2022 Germany decided to increase the yearly annuity payments for patents from July this year. In Germany,
Get to know our IP specialists: 4 questions with Trademark Attorney Linde Leblans
WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND ? I studied Law at the University of Antwerp – where I am from – and supplemented my Law degree with an
Entrepreneur For A Day at Calysta – Interview with student Lucrezia
Lucrezia Latella, a student at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, She was chosen to spend a day with our CEO, Ludivine Coulon, as part of the ‘Entrepreneur For
Présidentielles françaises : le Kärcher® de Valérie Pécresse
Dernière ligne droite pour la campagne présidentielle française. L’occasion de revenir sur une déclaration de Valérie Pécresse qui a éveillé notre attention de spécialistes du droit des marques. En campagne
Covid-19 RNA vaccines – a patent dispute.
On March 17, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has filed infringement suits against Pfizer and Moderna. The concept of vaccination dates from the French Louis Pasteur (nineteenth century), where inactivated virus are
Russian-Ukrainian conflict, what impact on IP rights?
While the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, many countries have announced economic sanctions as an alternative to imposing military forces. As a major aspect of any economy, IP
Get to know our IP specialists: 4 questions to our Patent Engineer Alexandre Sylvestre
Alex, could you explain us a bit why you have chosen for the new venture at CALYSTA ? I joined Calysta because I was intrigued how young, dynamic and diverse
Get to know our IP specialists: 4 questions to our Senior Patent Attorney Daisy Bayot
Daisy, could you tell us a bit more about your education, background and experience? My technical background is chemistry. I studied at the UCLouvain where I obtained a bachelor’s
The Unified Patent Court for European patent litigation was born today
The Unified Patent Court for European patent litigation was born today The European Union announced today the entry into force of the Protocol on Provisional Application of the Unified Patent
Our CEO, Ludivine Coulon, explains the philosophy of CALYSTA
The philosophy of CALYSTA explained by our CEO, Ludivine Coulon Watch the video: https://allezakenopeenrijtje.be/2021/10/09/calysta/
WHAT CAN CALYSTA DO FOR YOU ?
We at CALYSTA are committed to always asking you the right questions. Over many years we have developed the in-depth expertise that allows us to do this effectively. Thanks to
Alle zaken op een rijtje – Calysta on Kanaal Z
In België zijn er in 2019 zo’n 2.423 octrooien aangevraagd bij het Europees octrooibureau? Dit betekende dat België een nieuw record had gevestigd. Maar hoe werken octrooien en octrooiaanvragen nou?
What’s in a name ? – World IP Day 2021
The theme of today’s World IP Day is ‘Taking Your Ideas To Market’ and how intellectual property can help build a stronger business. In this article we focus on the
The creation of “The Super League”
The creation of “The Super League” took many by surprise on Sunday evening, but as always the proof that the project was ready to launch before that date can be
CALYSTA – Recognized and recommended by IP STARS (Managing IP)
We are proud to announce that for the 3rd year in a row, and since the start of our firm’s adventure, CALYSTA NV has again been recognized and recommended by IP STARS (Managing
Get to know our IP specialists: 4 questions to our Patent Attorney Eloïse Ramm
Eloïse, could you tell us a bit more about your background and experience? I studied in the South of France (and yes, I’m not a real Belgian). I obtained a
Belgian inventors not slowed down by pandemic
The coronavirus has drastically changed our lives and one might expect this would affect how many inventions are done. Some have not been able to work at all, and for
Satan Shoes: Nike at war with the devil
Famous sportswear brand Nike Inc filed a lawsuit with the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York against a small Brooklyn based company MSCHF over its sale
Get to know our IP specialist: 4 questions to our Patent Attorney, Claude Gérard
Claude, could you tell us a bit more about you? I have always been interested in scientific discoveries. After a bioengineering degree, I did a PhD in computational biology where
Get to know our IP specialist: 4 questions to our Patent Attorney, Sjors de Koning
Sjors, could you explain us a bit why you have chosen for the new venture at CALYSTA ? Since Calysta was founded, I noticed the company quickly became an important
Sales season in times of lockdowns and social distancing
Sales season in times of lockdowns and social distancing… Being forced to stay at home, many consumers are being driven toward online shopping marketplaces. Now is the time that brand
Is your IP portfolio ready for the post-Brexit reality?
Calysta is here to help and guide you Next 1 January 2021 the Brexit transition period is over. As of that date the trademarks and designs covering the EU will only have effect in the remaining 27 Member
Découvrez Les acteurs de l’éco sur LN24
Découvrez Les acteurs de l’éco sur LN24 Notre CEO, Ludivine Coulon a été invité par Bruno Wattenbergh pour s’exprimer sur les enjeux stratégiques de la propriété intellectuelle. https://www.ln24.be/2020-10-09/les-acteurs-de-leco-comment-se-portent-leconomie-et-les-entreprises-belgeshttps://lnkd.in/gWvwpqA
CALYSTA awarded by IAM TOP Patent Professionals
And hupla, a new ranking is again achieved ! CALYSTA NV is ranked in the IAM PATENT 1000 list as RECOMMENDED PATENT PROSECUTION FIRM 2020 IN BELGIUM This is how IAM – Informing
IP STARS at CALYSTA
CALYSTA NV did it again… After the wonderful recognition of our RISING STAR 20/21 Clara De Schryver and our PATENT STAR 20/21 Ludivine Coulon – Romain Lobera has now been named as NOTABLE PRACTITIONER by IP STARS ! Romain
The challenges of protecting your software
More and more innovations nowadays are implemented partly or fully in Software. Many developers believe that software innovations are not patentable. This short article gives you a short overview how
Do you like scary movies ?
Do you like scary movies (with protected IP)? The so-called Ghostface mask was created almost 3 decades ago and became iconic because of its use in the 1996 film “Scream”.
Copyright is for losers… yet it turns out to be the only IP right protecting Banksy’s artwork
As a result of a recent ruling by the EUIPO Cancellation Division, street artist Banksy has lost a two-year trademark battle with “Full Color Black”, a company selling greeting cards,
The challenges IP is facing from 3D printing
Additive manufacturing has the potential to dramatically facilitate manufacturing processes and facilitate the copying of innovative products. The following article analyses the different challenges caused by 3D printing for the
Breaking IP News – New decision concerning the extension of patent duration for new indication of known products
After the controversial topic of chloroquine, an anti-malaria remedy potentially active against Covid 19 virus, the new decision of the EUCJ concerning the extension of patent duration for new indication
1-day-CEO at CALYSTA
How did you experience 1-day-CEO at Calysta and what was the most remarkable during this experience ? My day was a complete day of learning about the role of a
Get to know our IP specialists better : 6 questions to our Patent Attorney Johannes Wohlmuth
Johannes, you are a Senior Patent Attorney who came around quite a bit! Tell us a little more about you and why you joined Calysta after your Odyssey through Europe?
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY
Every April 26th we celebrate WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY to learn about the role that IP plays in encouraging innovation and creativity. This year WORLD IP DAY is all about
CALYSTA keeps reaching for the stars !
CALYSTA is delighted to announce that – after the wonderful recognition of our rising star Romain Lobera and our ranking in the 2020 BELGIAN IP STARS for Trademark Prosecution –
CALYSTA GERMAN DESK
Calysta’s Johannes Wohlmuth is a German patent attorney and thus an expert for all questions around German industrial property (IP) issues like patents, trademarks and designs. He starts now a
German constitutional court decides that the Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court is void – The end or the start for the European patent court ?
German constitutional court decides that the Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court is void – The end or the start for the European patent court
What to think about the famous “Coronavirus patent” owned by the institute Pasteur on Coronavirus ?
To all those who wonder what to think about the famous “Coronarvirus patent” owned by he institute Pasteur on Coronavirus ? In recent hours, I have been contacted many times
5 questions for our Co-Founders about Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship – How did they experience it ? How did you come up with the idea to start CALYSTA and what changes did you want to bring to
La propriété intellectuelle, un coût pour mon entreprise ?
L’importance de la propriété intellectuelle (« PI ») avant de s’engager dans un projet collaboratif La propriété intellectuelle peut souvent sonner comme un terme légal parmi d’autres dans un contrat de collaboration. Mais
The impact of e-commerce on counterfeiting
Black Friday! The Friday after Thanksgiving and traditionally the start of Christmas shopping in America. A tradition that found its way to Europe, together with Cyber Monday. Whether you are
The Black (not White) Stripes
This case is another instalment in the battle of adidas to protect its three-stripe logo as broadly as possible under trademark law. In 2014 adidas succeeded in registering a trademark
Happy and successful clients boost Calysta to the Stars !
On March 7, 2019, only one year after its creation, CALYSTA already won the “IP STARS Boutique Firm of the Year – Benelux 2019” award by the prestigious journal Managing
Calysta continue sur sa lancée wallonne…
Après un an d’existence et de collaborations fructueuses avec de nombreuses entreprises wallonnes, Calysta a décidé de renforcer sa présence auprès des acteurs régionaux de l’innovation en ouvrant deux nouvelles