I am a lawyer specializing in intellectual property and regulated products, with a special focus on the agri-food and broader life sciences industries. I have particular expertise in:- patent enforcement (mainly mechanical, pharmaceutical, (petro)chemical and biotechnological inventions)- enforcement and prosecution of plant variety rights (agricultural, horticultural, fruit and ornamental crops)- the Belgian and EU regulatory framework for plants, plant protection products, animals, food and pharmaceuticals- biodiversity and access-and-benefit-sharing- technology transfer- parallel imports and repackaging issues- deforestation.