V.O. Patents & Trademarks | Experts in Intellectual Property

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‘V.O. got us thinking. That's how we came up with new ideas.’

Tijn Kooijmans - DigitalAlerts

Hightech & Electronics

‘V.O. got us thinking. That's how we came up with new ideas.’

Tijn Kooijmans

DigitalAlerts

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‘Active IP management has certainly contributed to the success.’

Arjan van der Plaats - XVIVO Perfusion

Engineering

‘Active IP management has certainly contributed to the success.’

Arjan van der Plaats

XVIVO Perfusion

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More than 60 experts support our clients in maximizing the value of their intellectual property.

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‘Our partners expect us to have a patent portfolio.’

Peter Toonssen - Solliance

Hightech & Electronics

‘Our partners expect us to have a patent portfolio.’

Peter Toonssen

Solliance

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‘Once it has been established that it is a case of trademark infringement, the infringing products are destroyed on site.’

- Sanrio

Trademarks & Designs

‘Once it has been established that it is a case of trademark infringement, the infringing products are destroyed on site.’

Sanrio

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‘If we hadn’t been able to patent our technology, it would never have got off the ground.’

Pim Lindhout - Solynta

Life Sciences

‘If we hadn’t been able to patent our technology, it would never have got off the ground.’

Pim Lindhout

Solynta

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‘By patenting our invention, we have the development and execution under our control.’

Jan Henk Wijma - Purified Metal Company

Chemistry

‘By patenting our invention, we have the development and execution under our control.’

Jan Henk Wijma

Purified Metal Company

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‘The license negotiation has led to more synergy in our IP portfolio.’

Frank van de Ven - i-team Global

Legal

‘The license negotiation has led to more synergy in our IP portfolio.’

Frank van de Ven

i-team Global

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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.

SME

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.

Multinationals

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.

Knowledge centers

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

Tech starters

SME

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.

Multinationals

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.

Knowledge centers

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.

Expertise

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.

Hajo Kraak

European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator

Herman Witmans

European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator

Raimondo Cau

European and Dutch Patent Attorney

Jetze Beeksma

European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator

Matthijs Roelofs

European and Dutch Patent Attorney

Patrick Decrock

European and Belgian Patent Attorney

Blijke Kroezen

European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator

Noëlle Wolfs

European and Benelux Trademark and Design Attorney

Bettina Hermann

European and German Patent and Trademark Attorney, European Patent Litigator

Peter de Lange

European and Dutch Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator

News

26 February 2025

Recommended by WTR 1000

We are proud to announce that we have received another silver recognition this year from World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) for our trademarks and designs services. Trademark and design attorneys Noëlle Wolfs en Raquel Alvarez are mentioned as 'recommended individuals'.

24 February 2025

Coastruction: repairing nature with 3D artificial reefs

Help restore damaged reefs with 3D printed artificial reefs. That's Coastruction's mission. Not for nothing did this ambitious startup receive the prestigious V.O. Patents & Trademarks Innovation Award during the NL Startup Competition. We spoke with Josine Beets, Project & Business Development Manager at Coastruction.

11 February 2025

Patenting AI inventions: how to protect artificial intelligence innovations

As AI and machine learning advance, protecting innovations based on these technologies is essential to securing IP and capitalizing on efforts. For an AI invention to be patentable, it must have a "technical character," meaning it must use technical means to solve a technical problem. A software module that applies a machine learning model is not inherently patentable unless it contributes to solving a technical problem in a novel and non-obvious way.

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Events

28 march 2025 10:00 - 19:00

Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day (ACID)

New University (NU) building Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands

At ACID the alchemy of chemistry, life sciences, research and industry converge. An inspiring afternoon of top-notch speakers will satisfy your scientific curiosity. Plenty of time for networking is a key ingredient of the program. Moreover, this edition features an exclusive 1-day career fair, where businesses and talent from the region of Amsterdam come together.

29 april 2025 14:00 - 18:30

NL Startup Competition 2025

3089 JB Rotterdam, Netherlands

In April and May the second edition of NL Startup Competition, organized by Erasmus Enterprises, will take place. An extraordinary opportunity for innovative talents who take up the challenge to pitch their startup for prize money, a valuable network and knowledge.

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