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‘V.O. got us thinking. That's how we came up with new ideas.’
‘V.O. got us thinking. That's how we came up with new ideas.’
‘Active IP management has certainly contributed to the success.’
‘Active IP management has certainly contributed to the success.’
More than 60 experts support our clients in maximizing the value of their intellectual property.
‘Our partners expect us to have a patent portfolio.’
‘Our partners expect us to have a patent portfolio.’
‘Once it has been established that it is a case of trademark infringement, the infringing products are destroyed on site.’
‘Once it has been established that it is a case of trademark infringement, the infringing products are destroyed on site.’
‘If we hadn’t been able to patent our technology, it would never have got off the ground.’
‘If we hadn’t been able to patent our technology, it would never have got off the ground.’
‘By patenting our invention, we have the development and execution under our control.’
‘By patenting our invention, we have the development and execution under our control.’
‘The license negotiation has led to more synergy in our IP portfolio.’
‘The license negotiation has led to more synergy in our IP portfolio.’
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Tech starters
Increase the chances of survival for your company by registering your intellectual property. We will be pleased to help you, so that you can concentrate on developing an idea to become a market product.
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As an innovative SME you invest in the future. Your intellectual property thus forms an important part of your business assets and deserves a professional approach.
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Intellectual property plays an important part in your organization. A strategy chosen may have direct consequences for the position in another country. This requires specific know-how.
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The intellectual property resulting from your research represents a market value that enables you to generate income. Protecting and valorizing your intellectual property is our expertise.
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Please call one of our experts directly:
The Netherlands +31 70 416 67 11
Belgium +32 16 24 08 50
Germany +49 89 890 63 69 36
Increase the chances of survival for your company by registering your intellectual property. We will be pleased to help you, so that you can concentrate on developing an idea to become a market product.
Continue readingAs an innovative SME you invest in the future. Your intellectual property thus forms an important part of your business assets and deserves a professional approach.
Continue readingIntellectual property plays an important part in your organization. A strategy chosen may have direct consequences for the position in another country. This requires specific know-how.
Continue readingThe intellectual property resulting from your research represents a market value that enables you to generate income. Protecting and valorizing your intellectual property is our expertise.
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Patents
Make your innovation profitable by dealing strategically with your intellectual property. Our specialists will support you in words and deeds with developing and implementing an IP strategy based on your company objectives. Whether it involves a patent application, drawing up agreements or support with infringement proceedings, our style of working is to the point and completely transparent.
Trademarks & design
Registering your trademark or design means that it cannot be simply used or copied by third parties. Careful registration is important and can sometimes be fairly complex. V.O. supports you through this process. We help you to guard your creation, deal with unauthorized copying and set up a robust licence agreement. This lets you get the maximum from your ideas.
Legal services
In addition to patent and trademark services, V.O. also provides legal services. The attorneys-at-law of V.O. advise and assist in drafting and negotiating intellectual property (IP) agreements such as license agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and agreements regarding the sale of IP rights. In addition, our attorneys-at-law of course assist in and take on IP litigation cases.
Gijs de Iongh
- European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Herman Witmans
- European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Philipp Reichl
- European and German Patent and Trademark Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Raquel Alvarez
- European and Benelux Trademark and Design Attorney
Adriaan Seerden
- European and Dutch Patent Attorney
Teun van den Heuvel
- European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Marco Molling
- European, Dutch and Belgian Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Saskia van Doorn
- European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Tamara Idema
- European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Kristel Van den Broeck
- European Patent Attorney
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.
Continue readingResearch 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.
Continue readingRecognitions 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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Improve your practical knowledge at the IP Academy – Advanced course
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.
Continue readingDutch Life Sciences Conference 2024
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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