De Vries & Metman

De Vries & Metman is a Netherlands-based patent attorney firm that focuses on protecting innovation and helping clients turn inventions into commercially valuable assets. The firm supports patent matters across complex technical areas, guiding clients through prosecution and related strategy with advice that is tailored to the client and aligned with business objectives.

The firm emphasizes long-term value for clients through the development and maintenance of patent portfolios. Its technical teams are positioned to work closely with innovators and companies across sectors such as chemistry and life sciences, and ICT, electronics, high tech, mechanical technology, and medical technology, supporting clients from initial filings through later procedural steps.

De Vries & Metman describes its client service approach as personal and responsive, with attorneys and support personnel working together as part of an integrated team. The firm highlights experience with opposition and appeal-related processes at relevant IP forums, and it also supports clients in patent disputes and enforcement contexts in and around Dutch courts.