VO

VO is one of Benelux’s finest patents and trade mark attorney firms. The firm specialises in IP protection and portfolio management work, with a strong team of patent attorneys to deal with a range of technical fields, most notably chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering. Most of its IP practitioners are based in the Netherlands.

Notable patent practitioners: Annemie Jaeken, Marco Box, Marco Molling, and Frits Michiels.

2026

"Fast and professional response. Very clear explanations and analysis of the topics requested."

"Friendly, professional and efficient."

"Very highly skilled people with different specialists that relate to the subject matter we request as a company."

Kristel Van den Broeck

"Clear explanations, good knowledge of the IP landscape, excellent advise on next steps, responsiveness, service level, clear and correct cost estimations."

2025

Mohammad Bidakhvidi

"Mohammad Bidakhvidi is very skilled in understanding and handling inventions related to computer-implemented inventions and AI and the drafting of claims with a broad scope of protection."

Case studies show the team provided patent strategy, freedom-to-operate analysis and drafting services for a range of clients including those in the medical devices and chemical industries. The partners are supported by a team of associates.