Industries
Offshore

With deep expertise in the offshore industry, we help clients transform innovative ideas into strategic assets. From stabilising installations on rolling seas to designing safe crew transfers between vessels and platforms, we tackle the unique technical challenges of operating in marine environments. Our approach goes beyond patenting, ensuring that innovations are positioned for long-term success in this demanding field.
Trusted by leading business
We’re proud to work alongside some of the most innovative names in the offshore industry, from pioneers in engineering solutions to technical challenger companies.



Protecting your innovation
We help companies, researchers and manufacturers in the offshore industry protect their innovations and intellectual property rights.
Identifying patentable innovations
Guiding clients through the patent landscape to find the best protection strategy for their innovations. Whether it’s managing a portfolio of drilling methods or equipment installation methods, our expertise helps you identify which innovations to protect and how to safeguard them.
Addressing infringement issues
Navigating potential patent violations in the evolving offshore industry. Our legal and technical expertise helps prevent misuse, taking action to resolve infringements while also ensuring your business avoids infringing on existing patents.
Driving strategic patent monitoring
Implementing tailored patent strategies and leveraging government-backed schemes like WBSO and innovation box to reduce tax on R&D projects. Long term, we ensure compliance with regulatory changes so clients can adapt to shifts in the market.
Managing formalities and enforcing rights
Drafting detailed patent applications and defining invention claims for maximum protection. Our team manages the formalities across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with regulations. With expert support, we ensure your rights are respected and innovation stays protected.
Offshore under pressure:
issues shaping the future

Offshore safety at risk
The offshore environment can be a life-and-death situation. Safety risks include harsh conditions like wind, waves and extreme loads. Accidents like crane collapses and unexpected seabed issues reveal the need for improved safety protocols and robust engineering.
Steel shortage threatens offshore wind expansion
The global demand for steel far exceeds the current supply capacity, particularly for large-scale offshore projects. This shortage impacts the production of critical components like monopiles, which are foundational for wind turbines.
Battling the elements
Offshore projects often rely on complex subsea infrastructure like pipelines, oil rigs and underwater cables. This infrastructure is exposed to corrosive seawater and extreme pressure and is hard to maintain. Advances in materials science are essential to address issues like corrosion, inspection and repair to ensure longevity.
Overcoming hurdles with larger turbines
The increasing size of wind turbines and the push to deploy them in deeper waters require innovative solutions. While floating wind turbines are promising, the technology isn’t developed enough. Managing the scale, weight and engineering precision of these projects remains a significant hurdle.
Working alongside an entire industry
Our attorneys are engaged across the entire energy sector, supporting a wide range of clients. Here’s a glimpse into the innovations we’re working on, with projects spanning several areas.
Transitioning to renewable energy
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Reconfiguring vessels originally designed for oil pipelines to support wind turbine installations, speeding up the transition from fossil fuels to renewables
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Helping clients adapt technologies for scalable, renewable operations
Advancements in offshore technology
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Innovations in monopile installation to support wind turbines with gripper frames
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Floating wind turbine development to deploy turbines in deeper waters
- Maximising offshore energy potential with solar energy generation in the spaces between turbines
Equipment and installation innovation
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Installation equipment for wind turbines and working with clients specialising in cranes and handling systemsr
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Addressing the challenges of delayed projects and accident recovery
Supporting startups with industry growth
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Early-stage support for small companies developing innovative ideas and prototypes
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Guidance on patents and scaling technologies for smaller, innovative companies to enable collaborations with established industry leaders

SUCCESS STORY
Huisman: new compact drilling ships break with tradition
Growing trust: why customers choose us
"We are grateful to the patent attorneys at EP&C for the speed of their work, their thoroughness and their advice. The work has secured a competitive advantage in an otherwise crowded market"

Herm Bussemaker
Monobase Wind
"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."

Mark Brinkman
Huisman
Offshore patent protectors
Our attorneys support clients across a range of offshore industry categories, from design to installation to safety and beyond. We ensure your innovations are not only protected but positioned for success.
Sjoerd Bielleman
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Sjoerd Bielleman
Sjoerd is an analytical thinker and specializes in high-tech innovations.

Hidde van der Bijl
Trainee Patent Attorney
Hidde van der Bijl
Hidde helps clients by offering tailored advice and solutions for unique ideas.

Hendrik Jan Brookhuis
Partner
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Hendrik Jan Brookhuis
Hendrik Jan is critical, optimistic, with decades of experience supporting clients.

Rudi Riemens
Partner
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
European Design Attorney
Rudi Riemens
Rudi makes patenting accessible and ensures clients feel confident in their IP strategies.

Menno Hollander
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Menno Hollander
Menno’s approach is characterized by dynamic, persevering and drive.

Isabelle Wolterink
Partner
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Isabelle Wolterink
Isabelle has proven that good communication is key to strong patents and enduring relationships.

Walter Hart
Managing Partner
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Walter Hart
Walter brings extensive experience and unwavering tenacity to his mechanical practice.

Mandy van Overeem
Dutch Patent Attorney
Mandy van Overeem
Mandy combines her accessible nature with expertise in chemistry and mechanics to help clients.

Matthijs van der Linden
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Matthijs van der Linden
Matthijs thrives on challenges, with passion driving his motivation to go the extra mile.

Yme Groeneveld
Managing Partner
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Yme Groeneveld
Yme is known for his attention to detail, creativity, and being a team player.

Jordi Kox
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
European Trademark and Design Attorney
Jordi Kox
Jordi believes anticipating cause and effect and what the future might hold is key to a patent application.

Thomas Remmerswaal
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
European Design Attorney
Thomas Remmerswaal
Thomas is inquisitive, analytical, and takes pride in contributing to developing new inventions.

Lucas van Gorkom
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Lucas van Gorkom
Lucas supports clients with tailored IP strategies, bridging technical depth and business impact.

Kees Hollaar
Dutch & European Patent Attorney
Kees Hollaar
Kees enjoys the creative process of aligning IP protection with business plans.

Jasper Vrijenhoek
Trainee Patent Attorney
Jasper Vrijenhoek
Jasper finds fulfillment in protecting intellectual property and seeing innovations thrive.
