Why choose patent agency Custos IPC Zwolle?

Innovative organisations want to be guided by Intellectual Property experts. Patent office Custos IPC is a cooperative in which independent patent attorneys are members. This structure makes us special: as a client, you always work with a highly experienced patent attorney without the vulnerabilities of a one-man practice. This IP experts each have their own technical specialisation and work location. So the right knowledge and experience is never far away. Ideal for high-tech companies in the north of the Netherlands (Leeuwarden, Groningen and Zwolle regions).

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Expertise shared by our IP professionals

As IP professionals, we can discuss Intellectual Property endlessly. Knowledge, experiences, questions and background information: the list is long. Our Collective Memory contains a lot of valuable information. From in-depth analyses to concise articles. Below are two random examples from this knowledge base.

Does a patent application remain secret?

No, but for 18 months after filing, your application remains confidential. During this period, competitors have no access to your invention and you can make strategic decisions. After 18 months, the application is automatically published by bodies such as Octrooicentrum Nederland or the European Patent Office, regardless of whether the patent has already been granted. Once granted, protection can work back to the filing date, so you have rights from the moment of application. Learn more. 

What is a patent?

A patent (also known as a patent) is an exclusive right for an invention that gives you an exclusive right to commercially exploit your invention for up to 20 years. You can prohibit others from making, using or selling the invention without permission. To get a patent, your invention must be novel, inventive (non-obvious) and industrially applicable. A patent provides a monopoly position and can increase the value of your business, especially for strategically important technology. Learn more.