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New Meet the Expert location V.O. in Utrecht
As of 1 October, V.O. has added a sixth Meet the Expert location, and it is in the Hugo R. Kruyt Building on the Campus of Utrecht University.
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Recommended by JUVE Patent
In September 2022, V.O. was recommended for
the second consecutive year by JUVE Patent in
the categories "Patent Filing" and "Litigation: Patent Attorneys.
Montenegro acceded as an EPC member state
Since 1 October 2022, Montenegro has been a full EPC member state. Before that, Montenegro had the status of an enlargement country.
Participation in iGEM competition with cup that detects GHB
The annual IGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition allows students to tackle societal problems through synthetic biology.
Dutch Life Sciences Conference
As a partner, V.O. is participating in the Dutch Life Sciences Conference on Nov. 24 at the Leiden Bio Science Park.
New Meet the Expert location V.O. in Utrecht
As of 1 October, V.O. has added a sixth Meet the Expert location, and it is in the Hugo R. Kruyt Building on the Campus of Utrecht University. Meet the Expert locations are drop-in points located at the relevant knowledge centers where innovative SMEs and start-ups can get in touch with our IP experts for advice and practical tips.
The Meet the Expert location in Utrecht focuses exclusively on community members and program participants of incubator Utrechtinc, who can make an appointment for a physical advice session - first Friday of the month - or an online meeting. An enthusiastic team of patent attorneys consisting of Mark Einerhand, Joris Goetze and Eline van Kappel, is available to provide advice.
See also www.vo.eu/home/about-vo/offices/
Montenegro acceded as an EPC member state
Since 1 October 2022, Montenegro has been a full EPC member state. Before that, Montenegro had the status of an extension country. The Montenegro extension regime continues to apply to European and international applications filed before 1 October 2022, as well as European patents granted for such applications. Therefore, in Euro-PCT applications entering the European phase with an international filing date before 1 October 2022, Montenegro will not have been designated as an EPC member state.
Participation in iGEM competition with cup that detects GHB
The annual IGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition allows students to tackle societal problems through synthetic biology. As part of that effort, TUD team SPYKE competed with an invention that detects GHB drug in drinks. GHB, originally a narcotic, has become increasingly common in recent years as an entertainment drug, either pure or mixed with soft drinks. V.O. is sponsoring SPYKE with advice and help with the patent application. All iGEM teams presented their results from 26 to 28 October.
SPYKE won a gold medal, and was nominated for best diagnostic track and best hardware, among others.
Read more about the competition at www.igemtudelft.nl.
Recommended by JUVE Patent
In September 2022, V.O. was recommended for the second consecutive year by JUVE Patent in the categories "Patent Filing" and "Litigation: Patent Attorneys. The experts recommended are Marco Box, Leo Jessen, Bernard Ledeboer, Otto Oudshoorn, Jetze Beeksmaand Martin Klok. The JUVE Patent rankings are compiled annually by an independent team of journalists, based on questionnaires and interviews with lawyers, clients, legal academics and judges.
For more information see www.juve-patent.com.
Dutch Life Sciences Conference
As a partner, V.O. is participating in the Dutch Life Sciences Conference on 24 November at the Leiden Bio Science Park. This leading life sciences business networking event showcases the latest innovations and young companies applying new business strategies to bring these innovations to patients. Our office is attending with a nice booth and will be represented by Tamara Elmore, Frits Michiels and Marijke Westra.
See more at www.dutchlifesciencesconference.com