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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.