Animal Testing
Animal testing is sometimes needed to develop new medicines, vaccines, or treatments, to increase our knowledge of biological systems or for educational purposes. The Dutch Law on Animal Experiments governs the responsible use of laboratory animals and reduction of the number of animal experiments. more
Market Authorization
Pharmaceuticals
An overview of EU legislation governing the pharmaceutical sector including market authorization can be found here.
Authorization in The Netherlands
Market authorization for the Netherlands can be attained in two ways. more
Intellectual Property
To ensure future ownership of your innovations it is vital to protect them properly.
The holder of a patent holds the right to prevent third parties from commercially exploiting an invention without authorization. In this industry patents are vital and patent law is a high-stakes game. more
Medical Devices
Diagnostics & Devices
Clinical trials for medical devices & diagnostics are partly governed by EU rules, but also by national rules. The applicable laws vary according to the type of device. The Dutch Health Care Inspectorate can provide you with more information.
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Addresses & Links
The NL Patent office is your first stop if you require further information about intellectual property.
The European Patent Office (EPO) provides a uniform application procedure for individual inventors and companies seeking patent protection in up to 40 European countries.
In contrast to the procedure for granting European patents, the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) procedure does not directly result in a patent being granted. That is why a worldwide patent does not exist. By means of a single application procedure the PCT allows you to obtain a world-wide valid patent. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is responsible for implementing this treaty.
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