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The strategic approach to IP protection

At EP&C, we go beyond patent protection. We work with you to build strategies that safeguard your ideas and help them thrive in the market. Every innovation has a unique story and we’re here to protect yours.

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Advancing ideas, protecting futures

Since 1939, EP&C have been a trusted partner in protecting and advancing innovations. For us, success demands more than just patents - you must understand the competition, market demand and execute the right business plan.

We offer honest advice in clear language to dig deep into your vision. When you have an idea, we move fast to protect it.

Applying for a patent

Applying for a patent

Patent Search

Patent search

Design Protection

Design protection

Infringement Accusation

Infringement accusation

Enforce your rights

Enforce your rights

Patent-monitoring

Patent monitoring and alerting

Patent Portfolio Management

Patent portfolio management

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I want to protect my innovation

Whether you have a technical solution, unique design or creative work, we help you build the best strategy to protect your innovation. Learn more about patent options and when secrecy might be your best bet.

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I’m being copied

Is your product being copied? Before you take action, discover the first steps to protect your business and tackle copycats without risking costly mistakes.

How to deal with copycats

I need insight

Patent databases contain a wealth of knowledge. Do you want to know where your competitor's focus lies, or are you looking for an ingenious technical solution? Patent searches can help you move forward.

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The Pedal Plate, a bike accessory that allows regular shoes to be used with road pedals, faced a wave of copycats after its launch in 2016. To secure the invention, we opted for a direct patent application in Europe to protect the product. Today, the Pedal Plate thrives, popular among cycling enthusiasts and safeguarded from imitators.
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35+ patent attorneys to guide your innovation journey

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Specialists in key industries

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Offshore

Offshore

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Energy

Food

Food

Packaging

Packaging

Medtech

Medtech

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Polymers

Health

Health

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85+ years as a trusted partner in protecting and advancing innovations

> 14.000 active IP rights under management in 2024 for our clients

6 offices throughout Belgium and the Netherlands

PATENT HIGHLIGHT

Somnox: well-rested protection

Patent attorney Kees Hollaar developed a robust IP strategy for Somnox, ensuring their technology is well protected through patents. This protection allows Somnox to focus on their mission: providing better sleep to people around the world.
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What our customers say about us

Innovative patents that drive our success

“Our Patent Attorney Mark Jolink has a great deal of technical knowledge and that has been helpful for us. He provides a good link between the technology and the way you put this into words in a patent. That's a whole different language in itself!”

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Saskia Tersteeg

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Helpful and friendly - streamlined patent creation with expert guidance

“Before contacting EP&C, I spoke to a number of one-man bands, but they did not have the power to exchange knowledge with fellow patent attorneys. At EP&C, they focused on the opportunities.”

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Marc van der Heide

Pedal Plate

A key partner in patent development

"At Huisman, we have been working with EP&C for many years. By involving them early on, we ensure our ideas are well protected and gain valuable input to further improve them."

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Marc Brinkman

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