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.
Medical Devices
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
Spin-out and Starter Advisory
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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
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We have advised a company on defending itself against an enforcement action brought by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
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.
Diagnostics
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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.
Agriculture
Commercial Contracts
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Axon drafted a cooperation agreement between an agro crop improvement company and four other companies, being both shareholders and competitors at the same time.
Biotech
Healthcare
Commercial Contracts
Intellectual Property and Licensing
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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
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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.
Litigation
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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.