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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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.
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.
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.
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).
Medical Devices
Litigation
Testimonial
One of our lawyers has acted as arbiter in international proceedings on MDR compliance.
Healthcare
Litigation
Testimonial
We have assisted several clients in challenging tender decisions by Dutch hospitals.
Litigation
Testimonial
Our firm is experienced in the conduct and defence of companies against freedom of information cases pertaining to confidential under Dutch and EU law, and has defended a number of companies, including a multinational, in a series of such cases over the years.
Medical Devices
Litigation
Testimonial
Our lawyers have acted as expert in national litigation cases on MDR compliance in other EU Member States.
Litigation
Testimonial
Our firm litigates before the European Court of Justice on a variety of life sciences topics.