ABOUT

As an experienced legal counsel, I offer interim and freelance legal services on a flexible, temporary basis. My expertise is rooted in the research sector, supporting internationally operating research organisations, foundations, and start-ups. My clients are both large institutions like universities as well as smaller organisations that may lack the resources to hire a dedicated in-house counsel.

I founded my company to address a growing need for accessible, flexible, and practical legal support. With a competitive hourly rate, ample hands-on experience and a true understanding of the challenges my clients face, I provide pragmatic yet sound legal support. 

expertise

Tech transfer, intellectual property (IP), and open-science
– Advise on the protection, and commercialisation of IP and know-how
– Draft, review, and negotiate joint ownership agreements, assignment of IP, term sheets, and license agreements
– Advise on open science, open access, and open innovation (including open-source software)

Partnerships and research agreements
– Support the establishment of new partnerships by drafting and negotiating MoUs, NDAs, and partnership agreements
– Draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of R&D agreements (service agreements, collaboration agreements, MTAs, DTAs, consortium agreements)
– Case-by-case advise on grant agreements and grant conditions (e.g. ZonMw and NWO)

Policy development and training
– Support the development of internal policies for technology transfer, IP, and commercialisation
– Provide presentations on the legal aspects of scientific research and the commercialisation of foreground, along with legal updates within the field

contact

  • margriet@mendle.nl
  • +31 6 47 71 29 33
  • Schiemond 20
    3024 EE Rotterdam