Netherlands Patent Office
The Netherlands Patent Office is the official Dutch government body for patents. It grants Dutch patents, implements national and international patent regulations in the Netherlands, and promotes patents as a source of information and inspiration.
Protect your intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, designs, brands, software, and creative works. Different types of IP rights protect different kinds of creations. Copyright, patents, designs, and trademarks are all types of intellectual property protection. Intellectual property rights give creators and innovators the exclusive right to benefit from their creations. Public information about intellectual property can also be a source of inspiration for others developing new products or services.
What the Netherlands Patent Office can do for you
Have you developed a new product, technology, or process? And do you want to protect it in the Netherlands? You can consult with the Netherlands Patent Office free of charge about any patent-related queries or other ways to protect your intellectual property. In addition, they can help you with:
- information about Dutch patents
- guidance on patent applications
- searching existing patents
- information on patent databases
- information on trademarks, designs, copyright, and other IP rights
- referrals to patent attorneys or specialist organisations
The Netherlands Patent Office (Octrooicentrum Nederland) is a department of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).