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Intellectual Property and Licensing Spin-out and Starter Advisory Blog

Modernised Dutch Patents Act: From Rubber Stamp to Examination

A proposal for the modernisation of the Dutch Patent Act (Rijksoctrooiwet 1995) is currently under consideration by the Parliament. In this article, we briefly outline the most important implications for the Dutch life sciences sector and, in particular, for university spinouts.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 Data Protection, (Cyber)security and AI Testimonial

On behalf of a medical device company, we reported a personal data breach to the supervisory authority and have advised on internal communication.

Medical Devices Data Protection, (Cyber)security and AI Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have conducted regulatory due diligence on behalf of a private equity firm in connection with the acquisition of a medical device manufacturer, covering MDR compliance (including notified body certificates and post-market surveillance obligations), as well as data protection aspects.

Data Protection, (Cyber)security and AI Testimonial

We set up procedures for multiple clients continues transfers of personal data beyond the EU, including to countries without an adequate data protection regime, for various purposes.