Life Sciences

Our expertise

Our patent attorneys have a background as researcher at a biotech company or research institute. They specialise in molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, plant and animal genetics, gene therapy, genome editing, vaccines, antibody and RNA technology and bioinformatics. Professional knowledge in these life sciences fields is necessary to professionally and successfully conduct patent applications or FTO analyses. For example, it is important to research whether your invention can and may be patented. Is there a specific regulation relating to genetics, improvement and test phases which affects the patent application procedure? In view of the substantial costs involved in research and development, it is particularly important to have a patent attorney who understands the life sciences market thoroughly.

Our clients

With over ten attorneys in the Netherlands and Belgium, NLO serves a wide range of clients. Multinationals, SMEs, start-ups, hospitals, universities and other (public) research institutions know where to find NLO’s Life Sciences specialists.

Our teams have the specialist, technical and legal knowledge and the insight to be able to fully advise clients in the Life Sciences sector.

Start-up BIO Solution

Are you a biotech start-up looking to build a strong foundation for your intellectual property? NLO’s Start-Up BIO Solution is designed specifically for early-stage innovators in biotechnology, offering the strategic guidance you need to navigate the complexities of IP from day one.

We offer early-stage biotech companies expert patent guidance and tailored solutions. Whether you need strategy advice or support filing your first patent, our dedicated team is here to help you grow with confidence. 

Willemijn Gommans is our main contact for the Start-Up BIO Solution. With her experience supporting innovative biotech ventures, she’s happy to tell you how this service can work for your company. 

SQ List it!

SQ List it! is NLO’s solution for your sequence listing headaches. It is easy to use and allows you to generate complex listings safely for all your patent applications and patent filings.

Do you struggle to make the sequence listings for your patent applications? Haven’t you found a workflow since ST.26 came into effect, besides dragging everything into WIPO Sequence and doing a manual clean-up? Anxious to make mistakes? Collect the sequences in your application, put them in a simple template and share them securely. NLO generates the ST.26 compliant sequence listing for you. 

Patent attorney Dietmar Hertsen developed SQ List It! With a proven track record, he is happy to tell you all about using this tool for your sequences.