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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

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.

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.

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.

Chemicals Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

We have advised a start-up on the legal limitations and requirements related to the transport of dangerous substances.

Biotech Corporate, Governance and Boardroom Counselling Intellectual Property and Licensing Spin-out and Starter Advisory Testimonial

Axon regularly advises spin-outs from academic institutions on a wide range of topics. We make sure that the spin-out’s license agreement includes commercially and legally viable terms and is attractive to investors. In addition, we advise on the corporate structure of the spin-out, balancing the interest of the founders, the academic institution and all other stakeholders.

Agriculture Biotech Intellectual Property and Licensing Testimonial

Axon advised a Dutch joint venture, that is active within the agri-food and agricultural biotechnology sector, on the transfer of its assets to a German investment fund. The transferred assets involved patent rights, plant breeders’ rights, trade secrets and biological materials.