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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.

1 July 2026

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 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.

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.

Subsidies and Grants Testimonial

We have advised several clients, including Dutch Growth Funds, on the structuring and application of government funding and related public-private partnership schemes aimed at stimulating innovation in the life sciences and health sector. Our advice covers the design and structuring of funding schemes, including the formulation of eligibility criteria and subsidy conditions, the establishment of governance frameworks for public-private consortia, and the administrative and legal requirements for the disbursement of government-funded research and development grants.

Due Diligence Testimonial

Axon regularly provides specialist due diligence support on a variety of corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.

Medical Devices Data Protection, (Cyber)security and AI Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have conducted regulatory due diligence on behalf of a private equity firm in connection with the acquisition of a medical device manufacturer, covering MDR compliance (including notified body certificates and post-market surveillance obligations), as well as data protection aspects.

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.