AWA

AWA is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management work. The firm operates in more than five jurisdictions in Europe and has offices in China and Hong Kong SAR. It entered the Benelux market in 2019 through its acquisition of IP firm Pronovem. The firm has experienced European patent attorneys in Belgium for different technical fields, including chemistry, biotechnology, and mechanical engineering.

Notable patent practitioners: Paul-André Gollier, Dieter Heck and Eric Van Malderen.

Notable trade mark practitioner: Marianne Stanislaus.

2025

"Their excellent accessibility and responsiveness" impresses a client who adds: "[They are] easy to reach by phone, they respect time limits agreed upon, and they are fast [with the] cases entrusted to them. They show a high flexibility."

"AWA has an excellent administrative staff, with close follow-up of time limits and swift reporting of actions they have carried out on our files, and a willingness to simplify administrative co-operation."

Case studies show patent drafting, filing and office proceedings. The firm advised Carmeuse on IP strategy and protection. Partner Michel Gillo left the firm in 2024.

Case studies show the firm provided trade mark strategy, prosecution and enforcement services to brand owners in sectors such as clothing and manufacturing.