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Leo Jessen

Leo Jessen

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“Creative thinking is the key to all innovation.”
Jasper Groot Koerkamp

Jasper Groot Koerkamp

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“IP protection puts you in control of your innovation and provides freedom to share it at your own terms.”
Johannes van Melle

Johannes van Melle

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney
“It is my working experience through the cycle of many startups that has taught me the value of IP.”
Otto Oudshoorn

Otto Oudshoorn

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“It is very rewarding to capture an invention in the proper words.”
Hajo Kraak

Hajo Kraak

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“Your technology knowledge and my patent thinking can create a win for your business.”
Joris Goetze

Joris Goetze

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney
“Patents are the catalyst for innovative businesses of all sizes”
Peter de Lange

Peter de Lange

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
“My technical thoroughness and legal understanding make for strong patents.”
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.”
Mark Einerhand

Mark Einerhand

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney
“In the end it's all about the value that the patent adds to the product.”
Eline van Kappel

Eline van Kappel

  • European and Dutch Patent Attorney
“Protection of innovations ensures the continuation of research and development.”

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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