Three new partners at V.O.
As of 1 January 2023, three new partners have joined V.O., namely patent attorneys Jetze Beeksma, Henri van Kalkeren and Martin Klok.
Continue readingAs of 1 January 2023, three new partners have joined V.O., namely patent attorneys Jetze Beeksma, Henri van Kalkeren and Martin Klok.
Continue readingThe annual IGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition allows students to tackle societal problems through synthetic biology.
Continue readingAs of 1 October, V.O. has added a sixth Meet the Expert location, and it is in the Hugo R. Kruyt Building on the Campus of Utrecht University. Meet the Expert locations are drop-in points located at the relevant knowledge centers where innovative SMEs and start-ups can get in touch with our IP experts for advice and practical tips.
Continue readingThe Unified Patent Court (UPC) will soon be operational. This pan-European patent court is expected to open its doors in the first quarter of 2023. From then on, it will also be possible to validate European patents upon grant as a “unitary patent” with protection for 17 participating EU countries at the same time.
Continue readingInnovations in the field of synthetic biology have many applications. For example, a TU-Delft student team, SPYKE, is working on an invention that can detect GHB drug in drinks. The team is doing this as part of the annual, international iGEM competition. V.O. is sponsoring this team: with advice and help with the patent application.
Continue readingOn 19 October 2022, 85 judges were appointed to the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Starting 1 April 2023, this new court will decide on litigation procedures in both European patents and unitary patents, in 17 European countries. V.O. is pleased to announce that patent attorney and partner Bernard Ledeboer is appointed as part time technically qualified judge.
Continue readingIn late September, V.O. received a 'recommendation' from JUVE Patent in the Patent Filing and Litigation: Patent Attorneys categories for the second year in a row. Mentioned as 'recommended individuals' are Jetze Beeksma, Marco Box, Leo Jessen, Martin Klok, Bernard Ledeboer and Otto Oudshoorn. Continue reading
In July, no less than five associates of V.O. were registered as European patent attorneys, after having learned a few weeks earlier that they had all passed their EQE (European Qualifying Examination).