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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.

Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

We have advised a start-up on enforcement actions brought by the Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) concerning MDR compliance.

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.

Agriculture Biotech Food and Feed Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

As a partner of StartLife, Axon assisted a feed company with the regulatory qualification of its technology. Our reasoned opinion serves as a key document for the company’s funding activities.

Chemicals Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

We have advised a start-up on the legal limitations and requirements related to the transport of dangerous substances.

Diagnostics Healthcare Corporate, Governance and Boardroom Counselling Financing and M&A Testimonial

Axon assisted a Dutch IVD company in securing a EUR 24M equity financing round, advising on the transaction structure, investment documentation and related matters.

Biotech Corporate, Governance and Boardroom Counselling Financing and M&A Testimonial

Axon assisted a Dutch cultivated materials company in securing a EUR 22M Series A financing round. We advised on the transaction structure, investment documentation and related matters.

Healthcare Medical Devices Financing and M&A Testimonial

Axon assisted the shareholders of a Dutch medtech company, specialising in epilepsy detection devices, in the sale of the company to a Scandinavian healthcare technology group. We advised on the transaction structure, share purchase documentation and related matters.

Healthcare Corporate, Governance and Boardroom Counselling Financing and M&A Testimonial

Axon assisted a Dutch oncology company, developing small molecule inhibitors for the precision treatment of cancer, with the structuring and completion of its Series A financing round. We advised on the drafting of all corporate resolutions, conditions precedent and related filtering and closing matters.

Biotech Diagnostics Corporate, Governance and Boardroom Counselling Due Diligence Financing and M&A Testimonial

Axon acted on behalf of an investor in connection with their investment in a clinical-stage biotech company developing first-in-class therapeutics and diagnostics for fibrosis. We conducted legal due diligence on the target company and reviewed the transaction documentation on behalf of the investors.