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Commercial Contracts

In life sciences, commercial relationships rarely follow a standard template. Whether you are licensing technology, partnering with a research institution, entering a distribution arrangement, or working with a contract manufacturer, the contracts that govern these relationships must account for sector-specific risks such as regulatory change, product liability, intellectual property ownership, data protection, and supply chain continuity.

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We have extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for life sciences companies at every stage of their development. We support our clients from their first spin-out licence to their exit deal. Because we understand the regulatory environment in which these contracts operate, we can anticipate risks that a generalist lawyer might not identify and translate that knowledge into practical contractual protection.

How we can help

We draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for life sciences companies, including licensing and technology transfer agreements, research and development collaborations, distribution and co-promotion agreements, (master) service agreements, manufacturing, distribution and supply contracts and clinical trial agreements. Every contract is tailored to suit your business, allocate risk appropriately, protect your intellectual property, and remain aligned with the regulatory framework that applies to your products or services. When commercial relationships break down, we help you enforce your rights or navigate a dispute resolution process effectively.

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Carine van den Brink

Partner and attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial & IP

Max Luijkx

Attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial

Max Baltussen

Attorney-at-law

  • Commercial & IP

Karin Verzijden

Partner and attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Commercial & IP
  • Litigation

Jasmin Buijs

External legal counsel

  • Regulatory

Inga Szweryn

Attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial
  • Regulatory

Maartje Hop

Attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Commercial & IP

Menno Knaven

Attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial

Stijn Gijsbers

Attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Commercial

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Agriculture Commercial Contracts Testimonial

Axon drafted a cooperation agreement between an agro crop improvement company and four other companies, being both shareholders and competitors at the same time.

Biotech Healthcare Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property and Licensing Testimonial

Axon assists medical technology companies in structuring their collaborations with hospitals and universities. We draft and negotiate cooperation agreements that protect our clients’ IP while fostering innovation.

Pharmaceuticals Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property and Licensing Testimonial

Axon supports pharmaceutical companies in licensing their products across Europe and beyond. We draft and negotiate licence agreements tailored to each market, helping clients maximise the value of their intellectual property.

Diagnostics Food and Feed Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property and Licensing Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

Axon assisted a start-up developing a real-time diagnostic test to define pathogens food. We negotiated and drafted an agreement with a university to support the further development & validation of the technology.

Biotech Food and Feed Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property and Licensing Testimonial

A Nordic company owns a proprietary technology for producing legume-based meat alternatives. Axon drafted technology licensing agreements and developed an IP strategy covering patents and trade secrets, with practical checklists for implementation.

Commercial Contracts Testimonial

We negotiate numerous commercial contracts for our clients, including sale, distribution and agency agreements, or support them in doing so with in-depth feedback and negotiation strategy.

Medical Devices Commercial Contracts Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have advised an importers, distributors on a complex international supply chain strategy under the MDR.

Medical Devices Commercial Contracts Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have advised on commercial contracting and borderline classification cases.

Pharmaceuticals Commercial Contracts Testimonial

We have negotiated clinical trial agreements on behalf of several sponsors.

Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Commercial Contracts Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have advised a client on collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers and contract research organisations, including the negotiation of framework agreements for clinical research.

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