{"id":225773,"date":"2026-04-02T04:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oryon.be\/ip-kantoren-bockstael-en-iplodge-bundelen-krachten-als-oryon\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T06:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:45:58","slug":"ip-firms-bockstael-and-iplodge-join-forces-as-oryon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oryon.be\/en\/ip-firms-bockstael-and-iplodge-join-forces-as-oryon\/","title":{"rendered":"IP firms Bockstael and IPLodge join forces as Oryon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><strong>Antwerp\/Leuven, April 2, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Bockstael and IPLodge, two firms specializing in intellectual property, are joining forces under a new name: Oryon. The name launch is accompanied by the launch of the firm&#8217;s new website: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oryon.be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">www.oryon.be<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Both firms have extensive experience in IP management (<strong>patents, trademarks, and designs<\/strong>). Bockstael, based in Antwerp, has existed for over 80 years and is an established name in the Belgian IP landscape. IPLodge, based in Leuven (Haasrode), was founded in 2013 and has grown into a dynamic IP firm in recent years. The Antwerp and Leuven locations will remain, with Antwerp as the head office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Robur Capital Facilitates Merger<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Since 2023, both organizations have been part of <strong>Robur Capital<\/strong>, a West Flemish long-term investment group with several companies in its portfolio focusing on manufacturing or services to the manufacturing industry. Under Robur Capital, Bockstael and IPLodge were already working closely together behind the scenes. The integration of both companies into a single new brand with a team of approximately <strong>25 experts<\/strong> is a logical next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Oryon: A Clear Guide for Businesses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The name <strong>Oryon<\/strong> is inspired by Greek mythology and refers to the constellation Orion, which represents protection and guidance. The name reflects the firm&#8217;s role: a guide that provides companies with a clear direction in protecting and managing their intellectual property. This positioning is also reflected in the firm&#8217;s new baseline: <strong>&#8220;Clarity. Strategy. IP.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">About Oryon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As a Belgian IP advisory firm, Oryon assists companies in protecting, managing, and strategically deploying their intellectual assets, including patents, trademarks, and designs. With a team of approximately 25 experts, Oryon supports both start-ups and international companies in developing a well-thought-out and forward-looking IP strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">For more information, contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:tom.de.baenst@oryon.be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">tom.de.baenst@oryon.be<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antwerp\/Leuven, April 2, 2026 \u2013 Bockstael and IPLodge, two firms specializing in intellectual property, are joining forces under a new name: Oryon. The name launch is accompanied by the launch of the firm&#8217;s new website: www.oryon.be . Both firms have extensive experience in IP management (patents, trademarks, and designs). 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