Strategic IP partner for innovators
Clarity. Structure. Direction.
Oryon is the strategic IP partner of choice for start-ups, scale‑ups, innovative organisations and businesses with growth ambitions. We bring clarity to intellectual property, structure to complexity and direction to innovation.
We think with you and guide you every step of the way.
Your intellectual property requires more than protection. It determines the value of your company and is a strategic lever for growth. Count on us as your partner for growth and sparring.
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Our key values make us unique
✔ Guidance
We take charge of your protection so you don’t have to worry about it.
✔ Clarity
We translate our knowledge and expertise into clear choices.
✔ Ownership
We take responsibility for the strategic value of your innovations and creations.
✔ Progress
We continuously improve our processes and anticipate trends.
✔ Integrity
We are transparent and build trust in an uncertain market.
Oryon: the combined expertise of two IP players
The name Oryon may sound new, but our foundations are built on more than 80 years of experience. Antwerp-based Bureau Bockstael and Leuven-based IPLodge have joined forces and together now bring you even greater knowledge and clearer insights.
Our added value? Our people!
We’re at our best when we can help organisations move forward. Whether you’re a start‑up, a multinational, a knowledge institute or a foreign IP office, our people are on hand with both guidance and decisive action.
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IP firms Bockstael and IPLodge join forces as Oryon
Antwerp/Leuven, April 2, 2026 – Bockstael and IPLodge, two firms specializing in intellectual property, are joining forces under a new name: Oryon. The name launch is...
GE HealthCare announces intent to acquire icometrix
Exciting news from our friends at icometrix! It is a privilege to follow their journey GE HealthCare announces its intention to acquire icometrix to strengthen its...
Archimedes Patents and Bureau De Rycker are part of Oryon
Archimedes Patents and Bureau De Rycker, two well-established names in intellectual property, had previously joined forces with Bureau MFJ Bockstael and are now part of...
Clear answers to every IP question
In which domains is Oryon specialised?
We are specialised in Mechanics, Shipping/Maritime, ICT, Engineering, Nutrition and AI. We work with companies ranging from one-man businesses to multinationals, universities and research institutes and marketing and communication agencies. We also help law firms with the registration and monitoring of innovations and assist foreign IP agencies with local expertise in Belgium and Europe.
Where does Oryon have offices?
Oryon is a merger between the Antwerp-based Bureau Bockstael and the Leuven-based IPLodge. We have two locations. The address in Antwerp is Tavernierkaai 2, 6th floor, 2000 Antwerp. The address in Leuven is Interleuvenlaan 62,3001 Heverlee.
Why is an IP strategy important?
The right IP protection strengthens your market position. It grants exclusive rights to commercialise your invention, trademark or design and creates a substantial competitive advantage. Your intellectual property is also an intangible asset on your balance sheet and therefore an added value to your company. In addition, IP can offer financial benefits through the patent deduction for inventions. Small-sized companies can use patents to boost their competitiveness. Larger companies often manage broader IP portfolios, making it essential to monitor each individual IP asset while maintaining a clear overall view.
Does Oryon also work for foreign IP offices?
Yes. Oryon is the local point of contact for foreign IP firms that want to file, register or validate patents, design rights and trademarks in the Benelux and/or Europe on behalf of their clients. We provide comprehensive support with a focus on cross‑border protection and local enforcement within the Benelux and Europe. Foreign IP offices looking for a Benelux IP office for local registrations, validations or procedural follow‑up have come to the right place at Oryon.
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