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Intellectual Property Advisory Day

Come and ask your questions. During IP advisory day you can discuss patents, trademarks, copyrights, subsidies, and more with 1-1 expert sessions. All you ever needed to know about Intellectual property (IP). | Sirris Liège - English/French

During the Intellectual Property Advisory Day you'll have the chance to book one or more free, confidential 40-minute sessions with leading IP experts. Whether you’re developing new technologies, products or brands, this is your opportunity to ask all your commercial and legal IP questions – directly to the right specialists.

For whom?

This advisory day is ideal for anyone developing new products, technologies, or brands and looking for clarity on IP. Whether you’re a startup founder, SME CEO, developer, or innovation lead, this is your chance to get expert guidance on protecting and leveraging your ideas.

Key takeaways

1-on-1 expert sessions: Select your topic, we match you with the right expert
Tailored advice: Get clear answers to your IP questions
IP protection: Learn how to secure your invention, brand, or creation
Financial benefits: Explore subsidies and tax incentives
All-round expertise: Tap into knowledge on patents, trademarks, copyrights, legal, fiscal, and innovation support

Programme

Throughout the day, you can book 40-minute 1-on-1 sessions with IP experts. When registering, simply indicate your topic(s) of interest: patents, trademarks, legal, tax, subsidies, or innovation. And we’ll match you with the right expert(s).

Sessions will take place between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A personalized schedule based on your booked sessions will be prepared and shared with you one week prior to the event. All sessions are free of charge, confidential, and tailored to your specific need.

EXPERTS PER DOMAIN
Patents What is a patent? What requirements must an invention fulfil to be patented? What are the benefits of a patent? How high are the costs? What protection does a patent offer? How to find out whether someone else has already patented an invention? Are there third-party patents that can block me?	Alain Lambermont, (FPS Economy/OPRI)
Trademarks/models What is a trademark or a model? Where is it registered and at what cost? What if I do not register my trademark? How to apply for a trademark? A trademark is already in use, is this a problem? Can I integrate several models in one registration? What is an i-depot and how to request it?	François Châtellier , BOIP
Legal & copyrights What is protected by copyright? Is software also protected by copyright? Must copyright be applied for? What contract should you conclude with partners? How to manage and exploit intellectual property? How to draft a licensing agreement? How do I keep information confidential? What is the difference between licensing/distribution/franchise contracts?	Philippe Laurent, MVVP
Fiscal - tax incentives What does the fiscal arrangement for income from copyright comprise? Am I eligible for the innovation deduction? What documents are useful in the event of an IP-related tax audit? Are tax deductions based on the amount of work done or on the results achieved?	Gaelle Pirenne, BDO Virginie Flandre, BDO Laura Dewez, BDO
Subsidies & Collaboration What subsidies are available for intellectual property? Are there any regional subsidies available to finance patent applications or related aspects? How can I set up a collaboration? Who can support me in this? I want to set up a startup, how do I go about this?	Benjamin Albertani, SPW Recherche
Innovation Support I have an idea but I don't know what technology to use to make my product. I would like to have prototypes fabricated and have them tested. I have a vague idea but I am looking for help to clarify the requirements and design of my (digital) product.	Denis Wysota and Manuel Romero Padilla, Sirris