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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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.
Chemicals
Environmental and Sustainability
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
Testimonial
Our team has trained several multinationals on the implications of the Battery Regulation and the Packaging & Packaging Waste regulation, and regularly advises on these topics.
Environmental and Sustainability
Testimonial
We have advised a mid-size company on extended producer responsibilities under environmental legislation.
Food and Feed
Advertising and Claims
Environmental and Sustainability
Testimonial
We have advised a Dutch packaging manufacturer on the use of colours, inks and substances in food packaging and have prepared a fact sheet on environmental claims for a client focussed on sustainable packaging.
Environmental and Sustainability
Testimonial
Our sustainability team has assisted a client in drafting a sustainability code of conduct.
Chemicals
Medical Devices
Environmental and Sustainability
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
Testimonial
We have advised a medical device manufacturer on the regulatory implications of the restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles for its products.