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ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 2023

WEBINAR VIDEO | Saisie: Recent Developments

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During this webinar, our IP experts Kirian Claeyé and Isabelle Vermeyen tell you what (not) to do in case of a discovery raid (or saisie-contrefaçon)...

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During this webinar, our IP experts Kirian Claeyé and Isabelle Vermeyen tell you what (not) to do in case of a discovery raid (or saisie-contrefaçon), whether as the IP holder or the alleged infringer, including:

  • what you need and should look out for when drafting and filing a saisie request?
  • how to act and react during the execution of the saisie?
  • what's next after the execution of the saisie?
  • and of course, what has changed in the last three years?

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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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