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Gijs de Iongh

Gijs de Iongh

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“The best inventions are often obvious, in retrospect.”
Herman Witmans

Herman Witmans

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“A broad perspective and creativity as well as a keen eye for detail are needed for obtaining the best IP-protection.”
Philipp Reichl

Philipp Reichl

  • European and German Patent and Trademark Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“My task is to optimize the process of building a company’s IP portfolio so that it can get the foothold it needs in the industry to secure its future.”
Raquel Alvarez

Raquel Alvarez

  • European and Benelux Trademark and Design Attorney
“Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it (Benjamin Franklin)”
Adriaan Seerden

Adriaan Seerden

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. (Theodore Roosevelt)”
Teun van den Heuvel

Teun van den Heuvel

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“Successful technical innovations cannot do without a carefully considered IP strategy.”
Marco Molling

Marco Molling

  • European, Dutch and Belgian Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“IP rights are means, not an end.”
Saskia van Doorn

Saskia van Doorn

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“IP is the driving force behind R&D.”
Tamara Idema

Tamara Idema

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“Crystallizing ideas into patents is fascinating.”
Kristel Van den Broeck

Kristel Van den Broeck

  • European Patent Attorney
“A creative interaction with the client and mutual understanding lead to the most valuable IP creations.”

News

Netherlands Patent Attorney Firm of the Year

Since October 17, V.O. can proudly call itself “Netherlands Patent Attorney Firm of the Year. On behalf of our firm, Sjoerd Postma and Marijke Westra received this honorable award from IAM and WTR in London, where all winners of the 2024 Global IP Award were announced.

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Research exemptions under Belgian patent law before and after 1 June 2023

A research exemption is a provision in patent law that allows researchers to perform Research and Development (R&D) on patented inventions without infringing on the patent holder's rights. In Belgium, the research exemption was one of the broadest in Europe until 31 May 2023.

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Recognitions by IP STARS andWho’s Who Legal

We are again proud of our recent recognitions by IP STARS (Managing IP) as a Tier 1 firm and for Belgium as a Tier 2 firm. And a Tier 3 listing for Trademark Prosecution. Individual recommendations as ‘IP Stars 2024’ are for Tamara Elmore, Bettina Hermann, Annemie Jaeken, Leo Jessen, Bernard Ledeboer, Marco Molling, Otto Oudshoorn and Herman Witmans.

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Events

Improve your practical knowledge at the IP Academy – Advanced course

Carnegieplein 5, The Hague, Netherlands

For innovative entrepreneurs or IP managers who wish to improve their intellectual property (IP) know-how, V.O. organizes a basic course on IP on Tuesday 5 November 2024 and an advanced course on Tuesday 10 December 2024. These courses will be given, in English, by our attorneys and feature many practical examples and skill trainings.

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Dutch Life Sciences Conference 2024

Willem Einthovenstraat 1, Oegstgeest

Dutch Life Sciences conference is the Netherlands´ most established life sciences event. It has positioned itself as the premier annual meeting place for both Dutch and international players. The event brings together leading CEOs of biotech, pharma and medical devices companies, heads of R&D, academics, and life sciences investors for networking opportunities and stimulates the exchange of scientific ideas and collaboration.

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