V.O. Patents & Trademarks, one of the Netherlands' leading intellectual property firms, has joined forces with three other Tier-1 IP firms to form a new European group, backed by specialist investor Consolid. The new platform brings together V.O., De Vries & Metman, Ström & Gulliksson and Knijff Trademark Attorneys with a shared ambition: to grow into the leading IP firm in Europe.

The group is built on a clear vision, combining the strength of independent, partner-led firms while preserving the local expertise, entrepreneurial culture and personal client relationships that set them apart. Active today across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Sweden, the platform lays a strong foundation for further growth across the continent.

The IP landscape is changing quickly. Clients increasingly need specialised expertise, international support and access to advanced technology, while still expecting the trusted, personal service that defines a top-tier IP firm. By combining forces, the participating firms create a platform that pairs local autonomy with the reach of a broader European network, enabling substantial investment in AI and digital solutions, modern IT infrastructure, knowledge sharing and talent development, all while each firm continues to operate under its own name with the same partners, attorneys and teams clients know and trust.

The group remains governed by the partners of the participating firms, supported by a professional management team and the backing of Consolid, an investor with deep experience in developing high-quality professional-services firms across Europe.

The IMAP Netherlands deal team, consisting of Jan Pieter Borst, Jonah van Ravenzwaaij, Livio Holl and Caroline Hollema, advised the shareholders of V.O. Patents & Trademarks throughout the transaction.