Nathalie Gailliaert

Nathalie holds a Bachelor's degree in legal practice from the Vives University College in Bruges, Belgium. She started her career as a paralegal at De Clercq & Partners in 2015 and emerged as an ambitious trademark attorney candidate through in-house practice and intensive self-study.

In November 2023, Nathalie achieved a significant milestone by qualifying as a European Trademark and Design Attorney. Early 2024, she successfully obtained her degree as Certified BMM Trademark & Design Attorney after a two-year professional training course organised by the Benelux Association for Trademark and Design Law.

Areas of practice

Nathalie manages trademark and design portfolios of various Belgian and international clients and foreign associates. Her work includes advising on the distinctiveness and availability of trademarks, auditing of sometimes extensive trademark portfolios, advising about the maintenance of trademarks and designs, and evaluating watch notices and advising clients accordingly.

She is also a member of the Benelux Association for Trademark & Design Law, VOKA (Flanders Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property).

Languages

Nathalie is a native Dutch speaker and fluent in French and English.

Competences

Nathalie has experience in legal aspects of intellectual property, particularly trademarks and designs, and in product and service development in various areas of intellectual property.