What Aomb does

AOMB (Algemeen Octrooi en Merkenbureau B.V.) is a Dutch intellectual property advisory firm founded in 1969 and headquartered in Eindhoven, operating across seven offices in the Netherlands. The firm provides a unified suite of IP services organized into five practice areas: patent prosecution (at Dutch, European, and international levels), trademark and design registration, IP legal advisory (contracts, licensing, confidentiality), strategic IP consulting (including Freedom-to-Operate analyses and Innovation Box alignment), and online infringement enforcement. Its core differentiator is the technical and scientific depth of its attorneys, most of whom hold PhDs in relevant domains (biopharmaceuticals, chemistry, biomedical sciences, genetics) and are qualified before the European Patent Office, Dutch Patent Office, Benelux Office for IP, and the Unified Patent Court.

AOMB serves a hybrid customer base that includes technology startups and scale-ups, mid-to-large enterprises in high-tech, life sciences, chemistry, and engineering, universities and research institutions, and consumer goods and retail companies seeking brand protection. The firm generates revenue through professional services fees for patent and trademark prosecution, IP legal advisory, and strategic consulting, with pricing structured on a quote basis reflecting case complexity, jurisdiction, and scope. It reaches clients through expert-driven advisory, thought leadership articles, industry event participation (INTA, Dutch Design Week, AIPPI), and a dedicated International Partners unit that coordinates cross-border work through a foreign law firm network.

The firm is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no M&A history. It maintains affiliations with AIPEX, AIPPI, EPI, EPLIT, and VEI, and several of its partners are recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 listing. AOMB does not operate a software platform and is positioned as a traditional, expertise-led professional services firm rather than a technology-enabled IP provider.

Name

Aomb

Legal name

Algemeen Octrooi en Merkenbureau B.V.

Website

https://aomb.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AOMB is a Dutch intellectual property firm (founded 1969) providing patent prosecution, trademark registration, IP legal advisory, and strategic IP consulting across seven Netherlands offices, serving startups, enterprises, universities, and research institutions with technically credentialed European Patent Attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Patent prosecution services
• Trademark registration services
• Intellectual property advisory
• IP legal consulting
• Strategic IP portfolio management

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Patent Prosecution Services: Fees charged for drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications with the Netherlands Patent Office, European Patent Office (EPO), and international patent offices (PCT). Services include novelty searches, patent applications, oppositions, and appeals.
2. Trademark & Design Registration: Fees for registering trademarks and designs in the Benelux, EU (EUTM), and internationally. Includes brand management and monitoring services.
3. IP Legal Advisory: Legal advisory services covering IP strategy, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, IP due diligence, and contract review for creation and collaboration.
4. Strategic IP Consulting: Strategic IP advice including portfolio reviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, IP strategy development, and alignment with tax incentives (Innovation Box).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AOMB is a Dutch intellectual property law firm providing patent prosecution, trademark and design registration, IP legal advisory, strategic IP consulting, and online infringement services to enterprises, startups, universities, and R&D organizations. The firm delivers these services through qualified Dutch and European patent attorneys, UPC Representatives, and Qualified Patent Information Professionals operating from seven offices across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Aomb is an intellectual property firm (Algemeen Octrooi en Merkenbureau B.V.) with over 55 years of experience providing IP services in the Netherlands. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform, delivering five interconnected core services: Patents (patent filing and prosecution), Trademarks & Design (brand management and design protection), IP Legal (contracts, licensing, and confidentiality agreements), Strategic IP Advice (IP strategy development), and Online Infringement Services (enforcement of IP rights online). The firm specializes in sectors including Life Sciences, High Tech, Engineering, Chemistry, and Sustainable Technologies. Aomb does not offer a software product or SaaS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patents (Patenten)
• Trademarks & Design (Merken & Modellen)
• IP Legal
• Strategic IP Advice (Strategisch IP Advies)
• Online Infringement Services (Online Inbreuk)

Quantifiable outcome

• René Raggers listed annually in IAM Patent 1000 - World's Leading Patent Practitioners since 2012
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International IP Law Firms (via International Partners Unit)coreTechnology or IntegrationAOMB maintains a network of foreign IP law firms through its International Partners business unit to coordinate cross-border patent and trademark prosecution for clients seeking protection in jurisdictions outside the Netherlands and Europe.
• AIPEX (Alliance of European IP Firms)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOMB represents the firm within AIPEX, an alliance of European IP firms that facilitates cross-border IP services and collaboration among member firms across Europe.
• AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)minorOthersSeveral AOMB attorneys are members of AIPPI, an international organization dedicated to the development and improvement of IP law and practice.
• EPI (European Patent Institute)minorOthersAOMB attorneys are members of EPI, the professional body representing European patent attorneys.
• AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association)minorOthersAOMB attorneys maintain membership in AIPLA, supporting cross-Atlantic IP practice knowledge sharing.
• EPLIT (European Patent Litigators)minorOthersAOMB attorneys including Vera op den Brouw-Sprakel are members of EPLIT, the European Patent Litigators group for European Patent Attorneys qualified to conduct litigation before the Unified Patent Court.
• VEI (Vereniging van Octrooigemachtigden)minorOthersAOMB attorneys are members of VEI, the Dutch association of patent attorneys.
• Netherlands Institute of Young Patent AttorneysminorOthersJeroen Pet is a member of the Netherlands Institute of Young Patent Attorneys, supporting development of young practitioners in the field.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mewburn Ellis LLP: UK-based IP firm with deep specialism in life sciences, chemistry, and engineering patent prosecution. Direct peer in service mix, sector focus, and EP/UPC representation.
• EP&C: Dutch patent and trademark firm with offices in the Netherlands serving start-ups, scale-ups, and established companies. Directly comparable in client mix and prosecution services, and historically referenced as a prior employer of AOMB partners.
• Arnold & Siedsma: European IP firm with Dutch roots offering patent, trademark, and design services. Directly comparable as a multi-office European IP firm serving technical and life-sciences clients.
• NLO (Netherlands Patent Office B.V.): Dutch IP firm providing patent and trademark prosecution across life sciences, chemistry, and engineering sectors. Most direct comparable to AOMB in size, Dutch footprint, and service mix including patent attorneys and UPC representation.
• V.O. Patents & Trademarks: Large Netherlands-based patent and trademark firm with offices across the country. Competes directly with AOMB across patent prosecution, trademark registration, and IP legal services for Dutch and European clients.
• Mathys & Squire LLP: Long-established UK IP firm specializing in patent and trademark prosecution for engineering and life sciences clients. Direct peer in service portfolio and EP representation.
• HGF Limited: European IP firm with offices in multiple countries offering patent, trademark, and IP litigation services. Direct peer with comparable cross-border prosecution model and EP/UPC capabilities.
• D Young & Co LLP: UK IP firm providing patent and trademark services across life sciences, engineering, and chemistry. Direct comparable in sector focus and prosecution + litigation offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Hoffmann Eitle: Large European IP firm with multi-jurisdictional offices covering patent prosecution and litigation across all major technical domains. Broader incumbent that overlaps with AOMB in European patent prosecution.
• Bardehle Pagenberg: Major European IP firm with strong technical patent prosecution and UPC litigation practice. Broader incumbent that competes with AOMB in complex European patent matters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/algemeen-octrooi--en-merkenbureau
• Xx.com/AOMBnl
• Facebookfacebook.com/AOMBnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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