Appointment with a patent advisor - for entrepreneurs
Thinking about marketing an innovation or forming a partnership? Protecting your intellectual property (IP) should be a key priority. The Netherlands Patent Office can assist you with this. Our patent advisors in your region are available to offer you independent and expert advice, free of charge.
Meet our patent advisors
Questions you might have include:
- How can patents help promote my innovation?
- What protection possibilities should I consider if I want to do business internationally?
- In what ways does IP impact investment opportunities?
- How to cooperate with others without losing my innovative idea?
Our patent advisors will be pleased to help you. During a meeting, they will answer any specific questions you may have and give you tips on how to utilise intellectual property. Check out below the details of the advisor who is based in your region and make an appointment!
Public Information The Hague
“Have an exciting idea but unsure what to do next? Uncertain whether you should apply for a patent or instead register a brand name? Contact me and I’ll help you move forward !”
Advisors in your region
“If you have any questions about protecting your invention, you can contact me on the Zernike CAMPUS in Groningen or at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency in Assen. My goal is to connect with entrepreneurs across multiple locations, including where you are .”
“Do you have an innovative idea that you’d like to develop further? Leveraging intellectual property can enhance the expansion and commercial development of your idea. I’d be pleased to discuss the possibilities with you, either at your location or online."
“The timing of your application for IP rights and when you use them can give you a significant advantage in the market. I look forward to helping you gain insight and explore the various possibilities for protecting your intellectual property .”
“Is innovation a driving force in your company? I’m dedicated to helping you protect your knowledge, technology, software and design as effectively as possible. We can connect online for your convenience, or we can meet in-person in Utrecht if you prefer.”
"You want an effective IP strategy for your company. The question is: how? Together we can discuss the various IP rights and I can provide you with a roadmap for your next steps. A tailored approach and sense of purpose are in my DNA .”
“Want to protect your innovation? I’d be happy to help you! For example, by sharing ideas about how intellectual property can help you realise your ambitions, including the growth of your business. Curious to find out more? Feel free to contact me !”
“Are you someone who combines entrepreneurial spirit with technical expertise? And do you have questions about patents or other types of intellectual property? I’d be pleased to help you move ahead. You can contact me at the High Tech Campus and the TU/e-campus in Eindhoven, for example. I look forward to hearing from you soon!”
“Would you like to get acquainted with intellectual property rights and learn how they can help you drive your business forward? I would be happy to help you during a one-on-one meeting, either online or in-person.”
It is quick and easy to make an appointment!
Use the application form ‘Appointment with a patent advisor’ to schedule a meeting.
State the topic you wish to discuss and your preferred date for the meeting. A patent advisor from the Public Information Department will contact you within a few working days, after which a meeting will be scheduled.
Obligation of confidentiality
Good to know: our patent advisors are bound by a duty of confidentiality. This means that you can speak freely with them about your idea or invention.
If you are unsure whether your question is specifically related to patents, please visit our page on patents for entrepreneurs. Or contact us directly by calling 088 042 40 02
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