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Julia Leene obtained a MSc degree in chemistry, with a specialization in chemical biology, from the University of Groningen.
During her studies, she gained a broad knowledge of different fields of chemistry, ranging from biochemistry to organic chemistry and photochemistry. Her research projects focused on the engineering of an artificial metalloenzyme and on the investigation of a new type of linker for photocleavable protecting groups.
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An update on the unitary patent system
As of 1 June 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) offers the possibility to register a granted European patent as a unitary patent. This unitary patent has effect in 18 European Union (EU) member states, representing 80% of the GDP of the EU. Before its start, it was uncertain if patentees would readily embrace the […]Continue reading
V.O. changes chairman
As of 1 January 2025, Bernard Ledeboer has taken over the baton of V.O. from Herman Witmans. An excellent moment to pause for a moment and subject the outgoing and new chairman to a short interview.Continue reading
Netherlands Patent Attorney Firm of the Year
Since October 17, V.O. can proudly call itself “Netherlands Patent Attorney Firm of the Year. On behalf of our firm, Sjoerd Postma and Marijke Westra received this honorable award from IAM and WTR in London, where all winners of the 2024 Global IP Award were announced.Continue reading