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
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.