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VanBuren Patent Management does everything it can to give you more than 100% satisfaction. We do this by taking care of your patent and/or brand portfolio with the utmost accuracy and with the best service.

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If you cannot find an answer to your question through this list of frequently asked questions, please feel free to contact us.

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  • Why do I apply for a patent?

    When you have developed an invention, product or process, it is logical that you want to protect it. Applying for a patent gives the applicant exclusive rights to exploit the invention. This form of protection is known as a patent under Dutch law and is also called Intellectual Property.

  • When can I apply for a patent?

    If you have made an invention that has a technical character and meets the following substantive conditions: innovative, inventive and industrially applicable. You can test this by having a so-called exploratory novelty study carried out.

  • How do I apply for a patent?

    By having your invention described by a specialized patent attorney. The description and any drawings are then submitted to the Dutch or European patent council, after which the grant procedure is started.

  • How long will it take for me to get approval?

    This depends on a number of factors, including the countries where you will be filing. After the initial submission, you will receive a response to the official novelty search within one year, which gives an indication of whether your submission will ultimately be approved. It may then take anywhere from a year to several years to receive approval from all submitted countries.

  • How much does it cost to apply for a patent?

    This depends on a number of factors, including the amount of text and conclusions described, but also the number of countries where you want to submit. For a first submission (NL/EU) you should take into account approximately €6,000 to €12,000

  • What is a trademark?

    A company name, trade name, figurative mark or logo. If you have developed a product or service with a unique name, protect it with a trademark registration!

"It is satisfying to help people every day"

For many years I have been helping inventors and patent attorneys in the formal and administrative processes surrounding patent management. And people have been grateful to me for many years.

Liesbeth Hoogkamp

Formalities Officer

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