Unlocking IP: Turning Innovation into Business Impact
Intellectual Property is more than protection, it’s a strategic asset
In an increasingly competitive landscape, Intellectual Property (IP) has become one of the most powerful tools for driving sustainable growth. As Europe continues to be a key hub for technological development and market expansion, understanding how to navigate and leverage its IP framework is essential. Yet many companies are still not capturing its full potential.
Join us on 28 May at IMEC in Leuven for an event designed to bring clarity and fresh perspective to the role of IP in business development across Europe. We will bring together experts and industry voices to discuss practical, strategic, and forward-looking approaches to IP, helping businesses make informed decisions and unlock greater value from their innovation.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Program
| 13:30 | Registration |
| 14:00 | Welcome by Kurt Leuridan, CEO, Tokai Optecs and BJA Investment Committee Chair |
| 14:05 | Introduction by Ethan Humphreys, Senior Legal Counsel, followed by Beyond Patents and Trademarks: How IP Fits into a Business by Suzanne Renes, Senior Dutch & European Patent Attorney, Business Developer & Japan Desk Team Lead, IFORI |
| 14:40 | From Protection to Profit: Maximizing the financial impact of IP by Wim Eynatten, Partner and Japanese Services Group Leader, Deloitte and BJA Legal & Tax Committee Chair |
| 15:10 | IP and innovation: towards genuine value creation. A critical look at the innovation system: real world considerations by Prof Ivan Van de Cloot, Chief Economist and CEO, Stichting Merito |
| 15:40 | Coffee Break |
| 16:15 | Panel Discussion moderated by Gert Bergen, Executive Vice President & co-CSO, imec, with: |
| • Marc Sader, European Patent Attorney, Barco • Vincent Ryckaert, IP Manager, imec • Toon Digneffe, Head of EU Public Affairs & Partnerships, Takeda • Marc De Baere, President & General Manager, JSR Micro | |
| 17:15 | Closing words by Wim Eynatten |
| 17:20 | Networking drinks |
| 18:20 | Event adjourns |
Venue
Imec, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven
Participation fee
BJA Members: 45 €
Non-Members : 75 €