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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.

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.