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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.

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).

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.

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

One of our lawyers has acted as arbiter in international proceedings on MDR compliance.

Litigation Testimonial

We have represented clients in complex commercial litigation proceedings, including claims relating to earn-out disputes in the context of corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.