Oryon, the Benelux partner of choice for foreign IP agents

Registration and validation of patents, design rights and trademarks

When your client needs IP protection in the Benelux, you want a partner who understands the international playing field and knows the local rules down to the finest detail. An office that acts quickly, communicates clearly and follows up procedures meticulously.

Oryon is the local point of contact for foreign IP offices that want to validate patents and protect design rights and trademarks in the Benelux on behalf of their clients.

A trusted name in IP for
over 80 years

Cross-border strategy, local effectiveness

You can count on Oryon as your partner for local registrations, validations and procedural follow-up. We provide comprehensive support with a focus on cross‑border protection and local enforcement within the Benelux and Europe. You maintain the relationship with your client and we handle the local execution and follow-up.

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Why foreign IP offices choose us

Patents

We handle validations in the Benelux and Europe and provide support with national procedures and enforcement.

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Trademarks

From registration to opposition and portfolio follow-up: we monitor your clients’ trademark position with sharp legal and strategic insights.

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Designs

You can count on accurate registration and pragmatic advice to safeguard creative designs in the Benelux.

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Looking for a strong Benelux IP partner?

Trust our experienced patent and trademark attorneys for registrations, validations and local procedures.

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What are Oryon's areas of expertise?

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. Read more about Oryon.

How does the registration of a Benelux or EU trademark work?

Before filing a trademark, we conduct an availability search, check the formalities and classification, and verify that the trademark meets all formal requirements. Only then can we apply for the trademark registration.

for the Benelux (BBIE):

  • Publication of the trademark application in the Register – approximately 4 weeks
  • Opposition period: for a period of two months following publication, a prior trademark owner may oppose the trademark registration.
  • If no opposition is filed (or if it is rejected), the trademark is registered and the registration is published. The period between the application of the trademark registration and the final registration usually takes around three months.

For the European Union (EUIPO):

  • Publication of the trademark application in the Register – approximately 6 weeks
  • Opposition period: for a period of three months following publication, a prior trademark owner may oppose the trademark registration.
  • If no opposition is filed (or if it is rejected), the trademark is registered and the registration is published. The period between the application of the trademark registration and the final registration usually takes around seven months.
In which countries does Oryon file patent applications?

We act as patent attorneys in Belgium, the Netherlands, Europe and for PCT applications (the international procedure). We communicate with local attorneys (correspondents) who handle matters on our behalf in virtually all parts of the world (the USA, China, Australia, Canada, Japan, etc.)

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