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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Food and Feed
Litigation
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
Testimonial
We have advised a company on defending itself against an enforcement action brought by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
Litigation
Testimonial
Our firm litigates before the European Court of Justice on a variety of life sciences topics.
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Due Diligence
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
Testimonial
We have conducted regulatory due diligence in connection with the acquisition of a pharmacy, covering compliance with applicable pharmaceutical and healthcare legislation.