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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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
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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
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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
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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.
Chemicals
Environmental and Sustainability
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
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Our team has trained several multinationals on the implications of the Battery Regulation and the Packaging & Packaging Waste regulation, and regularly advises on these topics.
Environmental and Sustainability
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We have advised a mid-size company on extended producer responsibilities under environmental legislation.
Food and Feed
Advertising and Claims
Environmental and Sustainability
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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.
Environmental and Sustainability
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Our sustainability team has assisted a client in drafting a sustainability code of conduct.
Chemicals
Medical Devices
Environmental and Sustainability
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
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We have advised a medical device manufacturer on the regulatory implications of the restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles for its products.