stories of growth.
We help you patent your inventions in software and AI.
With this specialization, we are unique in Belgium.
You find our office in the center of Ghent, the AI capital of Belgium.
We protect your technology
We specialize in patenting cutting-edge software innovations.
Our deep technical expertise in these complex domains is what sets us apart.
Our team
Experienced professionals with deep roots in technology and patent law
Wouter Rogiest · Tim Van Cauteren · Lynn Deruddere
We're hiring
Ever considered a job in patent industry?
job opening 2026 coming up
Ready to protect your innovation
Let's discuss your patent strategy and find the right path forward for your technology.
Why us
Most clients are startups and scale-ups who need help in blocking copycats and strengthening their market position.
Often we are called in because of our specialization in software and AI, a domain where it is sometimes said that patenting is not possible. Think again!
With You
Patentales is registered service provider for the SME e-wallet, supporting SMEs with patent advice and training.
Patentales offers IP advice via the prediagnostic service.
Contact us
info@patentales.com
Office
Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat 85a
9000 Gent
Belgium
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Ever considered a job in patent industry?
About the job of (European) patent attorney
"the very basis of our profession is and remains the drafting and processing of patent applications, therefore a sound technical-scientific university training is indispensable"
"our profession lives on linguistic skills"
"this is an autonomous profession"
"demands extra-technical skills in order to serve the needs of our clients" (legal, economic)
“this is a profession for enthusiasts”
W. Holzer, On education, EPI Information 2007(4):111-113 · link
About qualifying (exam)
European patent attorney
Belgian patent attorney
Belgian Intellectual Property Office
