BiographyMark has been active in the patent world since 1998, when he made the switch from a biotech startup to V.O.Mark's career started in science. After his studies of molecular biology at the University of Amsterdam, he took his PhD in medical science inLeiden, in 1992. He was a visiting scientist at Cornell University in New York and the MRC at Mill Hill in London.His particular expertise lies in the field of medical (bio)technology, diagnostics and medicines. Because of his background at Introgene/Crucell, Mark has a special affinity with Life Science startups. He has a wide experience in patent cases before the court inThe Hague.Mark is Partner at V.O. and Head of the Utrecht office of V.O.Specializes in:•Agriculture •Biochemistry •Bioinformatics •Biology •Biomarkers •Biomedical technology•Biophysics •Biotechnology •Cell biology and genetics •Environment •Foods •Health products•Informatics •Legal scans •Licenses •Life Science •Lifecycle management •Diagnostics• foods •Medicine •Medicines •Microbiology •Nanotechnology •Pharmaceuticals •Sensors •Vaccines •Valorization •WaterProfessional pride Rigorous training programs, both in-house and externally, ensure that both attorneys and back office staff are qualified to the highest standards. Our offices in The Hague and Munich are located close to the European Patent Office, so that interviews and oral proceedings in connection with the ever rising number of European patent applications examined in both cities can be handled efficiently. Also the court in The Hague, where all Dutch litigation in patent disputes is centralized, and the Benelux Trade Marks Office are in close proximity of our main office.
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