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Sara Calitz

Sara Calitz

  • Life Sciences
  • Trainee Patent Attorney

Sara Calitz graduated with a MSc in industrial pharmacy and a BSc in biochemistry from the University of Ljubljana. During her studies she completed various research internships and specialised in the fields of cholesterol and lipid biochemistry, organic chemistry and drug development. Before joining V.O., Sara was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher at the University of Antwerp. Her research focused on the development and optimisation of the manufacturing process of cell-based therapy.

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Additionally, she also completed an internship at a well-known patent law firm in Amsterdam.

Working experience

  • Trainee Patent Attorney, V.O. (April 2022)
  • Healthcare Scientist Assistant, States of Guernsey (2021 – 2022)

Education

  • ESR / PhD fellow in Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp (2020 – 2021)
  • MSc in Industrial Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana (2018 – 2020)
  • BSc in Biochemistry, University of Ljubljana (2014 – 2018)

Publications

  • Tekavec S, Sorčan T, Giacca M, Režen T. VLDL and HDL attenuate endoplasmic reticulum and metabolic stress in HL-1 cardiomyocytes. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids.2020;1865(8):158713.

Languages

  • English (fluent)
  • Dutch (basic)
  • German (intermediate)
  • Croatian (intermediate)
  • Slovene (native)

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News

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

Research exemptions under Belgian patent law before and after 1 June 2023

A research exemption is a provision in patent law that allows researchers to perform Research and Development (R&D) on patented inventions without infringing on the patent holder’s rights. In Belgium, the research exemption was one of the broadest in Europe until 31 May 2023.Continue reading

Recognitions by IP STARS andWho’s Who Legal

We are again proud of our recent recognitions by IP STARS (Managing IP) as a Tier 1 firm and for Belgium as a Tier 2 firm. And a Tier 3 listing for Trademark Prosecution. Individual recommendations as ‘IP Stars 2024’ are for Tamara Elmore, Bettina Hermann, Annemie Jaeken, Leo Jessen, Bernard Ledeboer, Marco Molling, Otto […]Continue reading

Events

Improve your practical knowledge at the IP Academy – Advanced course

Carnegieplein 5, The Hague, Netherlands

For innovative entrepreneurs or IP managers who wish to improve their intellectual property (IP) know-how, V.O. organizes a basic course on IP on Tuesday 5 November 2024 and an advanced course on Tuesday 10 December 2024. These courses will be given, in English, by our attorneys and feature many practical examples and skill trainings.

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Dutch Life Sciences Conference 2024

Willem Einthovenstraat 1, Oegstgeest

Dutch Life Sciences conference is the Netherlands´ most established life sciences event. It has positioned itself as the premier annual meeting place for both Dutch and international players. The event brings together leading CEOs of biotech, pharma and medical devices companies, heads of R&D, academics, and life sciences investors for networking opportunities and stimulates the exchange of scientific ideas and collaboration.

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