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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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Remembering Mark Einerhand
It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the passing, on 14 April, of our dear colleague and partner, Mark Einerhand. Mark joined V.O. in 1998 and has made a lasting contribution to the success of our firm.Continue reading
Validation agreement with Laos in force
As of 1 April 2025, the validation agreement between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Lao PDR has entered into force. As a result, granted European patents can now be validated in Laos according to that country’s national patent law.Continue reading
Column: Can I only get a patent for breakthrough inventions?
In my work as a patent attorney, I notice that there is a lot of confusion among inventors about the requirements for a patent. Many inventors seem to be under the impression that patents are only granted for “breakthrough inventions”, such as the mRNA technology underlying – among others – the Covid vaccines, or novel […]Continue reading