Copyright protection concerns works of literature, science and art. Examples to which copyright protection applies include: texts, works of art, instructions for use, brochures,...
Maybe a patent is not the right way to protect your invention. Then it is time to explore further options. Have a look at these protection possibilities.
External appearance of an object can be protected by the designs and models law. This external appearance can include for example colour, shape or use of material. Examples are...
A trademark is a sign that distinguishes your products or services from those of your competitors. Essential is that the trademark has distinguishing characteristics. Examples of...
We answer your questions about patents and other ways of protecting intellectual property for free. Opening hours of the public information office are Monday to Friday, 9:00– 17:...
Plant breeders' rights may be applied for in the case of cultivation material and varieties of plants. In addition, the protection for ornamental plants also covers the actual use...
You own a patent, but want another party to use it. Or perhaps you want to use know-how that is protected by someone else’s patent. In these cases, a licence is the obvious...
Selling a patent is usually not what an inventor wants to do. Still, selling can earn you a lot of money. You do not need to register the sale of a patent in the Dutch patent...
Sometimes, there are advantages to working together with another market party when you want to market your invention. For example, this might help you develop the invention...
