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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.

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.

Biotech Food and Feed Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

Axon assisted a French VC company investing in a food tech start-up. We reviewed the target’s regulatory strategy under the EU novel foods framework, assessed its feasibility and outlined potential risks and how to mitigate these.

Food and Feed Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Due Diligence Testimonial

Axon regularly acts as a sub-contractor for leading international firms to assist in regulatory due diligence in our fields of expertise: pharma, medical technology and food.

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.

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.

Environmental and Sustainability Testimonial

Our sustainability team has assisted a client in drafting a sustainability code of conduct.

Food and Feed Advertising and Claims Environmental and Sustainability Testimonial

We have advised a Dutch packaging manufacturer on the use of colours, inks and substances in food packaging and have prepared a fact sheet on environmental claims for a client focussed on sustainable packaging.

Due Diligence Testimonial

Axon regularly provides specialist due diligence support on a variety of corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.