Profile
ELLENS & VAN ESSEN is a patent firm that started in 2011 with founding partners Ard Ellens and Peter van Essen, both European and Dutch patent attorneys. Ard Ellens and Peter van Essen already have a track record in the patent field
Peter van Essen works in this field for 16 years, and Ard for about 10 years. The attorneys are specialized in patents in the disciplines of physics, mechanic
s and chemistry, with themes like energy, renewables, food, nanotech, packaging, (micro)reactors and optics. The firm uses state of the art and worldwide used patent management software. ELLENS & VAN ESSEN is based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, at about an hours drive from the European Patent Office, the Dutch Patent Office (NL Octrooicentrum) and the Dutch Patent Court in The Hague. Services of ELLENS & VAN ESSEN
The attorneys of ELLENS & VAN ESSEN provide patent strategy advice and assist in acquiring patent rights and in opposing or nullifying rights of other parties. Furthermore, they advice in avoiding infringement and assist in infringement proceedings. To discover potential intellectual property (IP) opportunities and threats, the attorneys can perform IP audits. The attorneys provide intellectual property workshops and lectures for decision makers and research scientists, to make them aware of the chances and pitfalls of intellectual property rights. Furthermore, they assist in setting up (corporate) patent strategies. In this way, the attorneys transform knowledge of the clients into value and transferable assets and improve their clients’ competitive position. Vision
The attorneys of ELLENS & VAN ESSEN believe that solid IP advice and IP products are created in close collaboration with the client and in an atmosphere of trust. The attorneys of ELLENS & VAN ESSEN give clear advice and will not hesitate to warn you for unrealistic expectations. For the prosecution of patent applications other than Dutch, European or PCT, the firm collaborates with patent firms all over the world. These patent firms are selected based on criteria of quality and experience. Likewise, for trademarks, designs and patent litigation, the firm collaborates with specialized experts. Invitation
When you are looking for a personal and thorough approach, for attorneys who have a no-nonsense B2B approach, for a new supplier or a second supplier, or a (new) gateway to Europe, please contact us and we can discuss what ELLENS & VAN ESSEN can do for you to bring the value of your enterprise to a higher level.
