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Key contacts
Founder, CEO, Patent Attorney: Steven van Dijk
Quick facts
Partners

1

otal number of lawyers

1

Languages

English, Norwegian, Dutch, French, German

Network memberships

AIPPI NL, EPI council, FONIPC

Key practice areas
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trusted Talent
Firm overview

VDiQ IP Services AS is a Norwegian intellectual property boutique dedicated to helping innovative companies identify, protect, and maximize the value of their intellectual assets. The firm provides strategic advice and prosecution services in patents, trademarks, designs, and related IP matters to clients ranging from technology start-ups and SMEs to multinational corporations.

The firm's core strength lies in patent practice. VDiQ advises clients throughout the entire innovation lifecycle, from invention harvesting and patent drafting to global prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, validity assessments, and strategic IP counselling. Particular experience includes complex technologies in software, artificial intelligence, electronics, telecommunications, optical networking, mechanical engineering,
medical technology, and industrial systems.

In addition to patent services, the firm assists clients with trademark and design protection, helping businesses build and safeguard valuable brands and product identities in domestic and international markets. VDiQ regularly coordinates international filing strategies and collaborates with foreign associates to manage global IP portfolios efficiently.

The firm's approach combines deep technical understanding with commercially focused legal advice. Every matter is handled with a strong emphasis on quality, practical business value, and clear communication. Clients value the firm's responsiveness, partner-level involvement, and ability to translate complex technical concepts into robust and commercially meaningful intellectual property
protection.

Founded by European Patent Attorney and Dutch Patent Attorney Steven van Dijk, VDiQ IP Services builds upon more than two decades of international experience in private practice and cross-border intellectual property matters. The firm's objective is to provide high-quality, cost-effective IP services while establishing long-term relationships based on trust, technical excellence, and
strategic thinking.

VDiQ serves clients across Norway and internationally, supporting innovators in protecting technologies and brands that drive sustainable competitive advantage.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas: 

Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (prosecution), Patent, Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (prosecution)

Sector expertice: 

Artificial intelligence, Computer technology & services, Electrical, Electronics, EnergyICT & software, Instruments, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Nanotechnology, Oil and gas, Optics & photonics, Renewable energy, Robotics, Semiconductors, Technology hardware, Telecommunication

Address:
Grenseveien 21
Sandnes
4313
Tel:+47 9299 5015 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.vdiq-ip.com/
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Testimonials

2026

“Helps to define how and what to do with patents.”

“Very efficient and capable in understanding what we are trying to do with patents.”

Steven van Dijk

"Excellet at listening, advising and patent writing."

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