Patents
Safeguard your technological advantage
A patent grants you exclusive rights to your technical invention for a well-defined period, usually 20 years. In other words, it is the most effective way to protect your innovation against imitation. But there are many more reasons to apply for a patent.
Patentability and roadmap
Are you unsure whether your invention qualifies for a patent? Do you want more insight in the market? We will investigate the patentability and provide clear advice.
If your invention qualifies for a patent, we guide you through the process to obtain that patent: from preliminary search, drawing up and filing, to monitoring and protecting.
IAM on patent attorney and partner Michaël Beck:
“Michaël Beck is a skilled and reliable professional who applies his combination of technical and legal insight strategically when managing global portfolios.”
From search to maintenance:
our patent services
Drawing up and filing a patent is one thing, monitoring and maintaining the patent is equally important.
Oryon provides all the necessary services: various forms of research, drawing up and filing the patent, maintaining and monitoring the patent, instituting opposition proceedings and offering advice in potential law suits.
Increase your potential,
reduce your tax burden
A patent not only protects your market, it is also a powerful tool to increase your company’s value. In addition, patent holders benefit from a significant tax benefit through the innovation deduction whereby net income derived from intellectual property rights can be exempted from corporation tax by up to 85%.
Ready to strengthen the impact
of your technical invention?
From the very first meeting, we provide the clarity you need.
News, client cases
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Clear answers to every IP question
What is a patent?
A patent is a temporary exclusive right to use a technical invention (the patented subject matter). A patent remains valid for up to 20 years from the filing of the patent application and therefore offers only temporary protection. The patent holder can prohibit others from using their innovation within a specific territory, usually a country. The invention can be protected in several countries by applying for multiple patents in accordance with the applicable patent legislation in those countries.
A patent also allows licences to be granted for an invention and in that way provide a potential source of revenue. Oryon is happy to advise you on European and international treaties that facilitate obtaining patents in multiple countries.
What is an Intellectual Property (IP) Scan?
An IP Scan is a half‑day session in which we help your company to identify its intellectual property. By talking directly to your innovation teams, researchers, inventors, designers and marketing specialists, we assess which inventions, trademarks and designs can be protected. At the same time, we discuss the possibilities for targeted innovation and development. Our experienced team guides you through the process and provides strategic advice to maximise the value of your intellectual property.
What is a Freedom-To-Operate analysis?
This is a search to determine whether your company risks infringing on patent claims of third parties and whether you are allowed to commercialise a product or method. An FTO search is always conducted for a specific country or group of countries, more specifically the countries where the commercialisation will take place. An FTO search helps to prevent legal disputes and guarantees a successful market introduction and operation of innovations. You can count on our experts to anticipate potential infringements.
What is patent landscaping?
Patent landscaping analyses the ‘patent activity’ surrounding a particular technology: which companies are filing patents, which topics attract most innovation, in which countries are patents primarily being applied for and have many new patents been filed in recent years, etc.
Patent landscaping provides an insight into trends and developments within a specific field of expertise or a specific technology and can serve as a source of inspiration. It provides a strategic insight into your competitors’ activities in terms of innovation and intellectual property. Patent landscaping helps you to identify growth potential and assess the financial value of your patent rights.