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Krista De ClercqYour idea in experienced hands

Personal advice on patents, trade marks and designs.

Krista De Clercq, European patent attorney

Who we are

Your powerhouse in intellectual property

Behind KASTAAR IP is Krista De Clercq, European patent attorney and engineer in computer science and electronics. An independent intellectual property adviser since 2007, with a personal and enterprising approach, valued for her technical expertise, clear communication and no-nonsense advice.

At KASTAAR IP we believe that good protection is more than a legal formality. It is an investment in the future. That is why you can count on personal contact, strategic advice and tailored work that matches your technology, your market and your ambitions.

From start-up to established company: KASTAAR IP is an involved partner that thinks along and looks ahead from idea and development onwards, assesses competitors and risks, maps out technologies and protects and strengthens your innovation efficiently. Through expert advice we help you to make better informed decisions throughout the entire innovation process.

You speak directly with the patent attorney who handles your file: no intermediate layers, no jargon without explanation.

Career path
  1. 1988

    Industrial engineer in electronics

    Kortrijk

  2. 1991

    Civil engineer in computer science

    KU Leuven

  3. 1991 → 2007

    Software engineer

    Expert systems, AI, planning & scheduling, GIS/navigation, database systems and bioinformatics

  4. 2007 → 2012

    Patent engineer

    Freelance IP consultant

  5. 2012 → present

    European patent attorney

    Experience both in-house and at IP firms

Scope of practice
Register
Entered on the epi list, the Institute of Professional Representatives before the EPO.
Representation
EPOWIPO
Working languages
DutchEnglishFrenchGerman
Fields
Mechanics & engineeringComputer-implemented inventionsSoftware
Where our expertise lies

A bridge between technology and intellectual property.

We understand your idea and speak the language of technology. That lets us translate your technical development into a considered IP strategy that aligns with your business objectives.

How we work

01

Personal

You speak directly with the patent attorney who handles your file, from intake to grant.

02

Confidential

As a patent attorney we are bound by professional secrecy. Your idea is safe with us.

03

Clear

No jargon without explanation. We explain every step and every choice clearly.

Get to know us in an introductory call.

An introductory call is confidential and without obligation. Tell us briefly what it is about and we will look at the possibilities together.

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