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Goodwin is an international market leader in intellectual property law. The firm's Cambridge office is run by ex-Taylor Wessing lawyers with many years' experience working with innovators in the surrounding research cluster. It caters to spin-offs, early-stage and multinational companies in life sciences, electronics and software. The firm also has expertise in the protection of all core rights and the commercialisation of new products for the global market.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Closed Loop Medicine in a global co-development partnership with Pharmanovia, to provide dose optimised personalised therapies.
Strengths
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"The Goodwin team pay high attention to detail and offer commercial practicality. The lawyers are well-connected and across all key sector developments."
"Goodwin demonstrates a firm command of intricacies in the agreements and potential implications for research, development and commercialisation of our products."
"Goodwin is among the best firms. The talent assembled within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space is impressive and the awareness of the landscape and their perspectives is first rate."
"The Goodwin team pay high attention to detail and offer commercial practicality. The lawyers are well-connected and across all key sector developments."
"Goodwin demonstrates a firm command of intricacies in the agreements and potential implications for research, development and commercialisation of our products."
"Goodwin is among the best firms. The talent assembled within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space is impressive and the awareness of the landscape and their perspectives is first rate."
Notable Practitioners
Malcolm Bates is well placed to advise clients on regulatory matters and transactions. He has notable expertise in the commercialisation of intellectual property rights, especially within life sciences.
"Malcolm provides really valuable insight. He is hugely experienced with both start-ups and large companies and is aware of sector norms."
"Malcolm Bates is very capable and tuns things around within short timelines."
Tim Worden has particular expertise in the life sciences sector, advising clients on matters ranging from licensing deals to the IP aspects of M&A transactions. He also advises clients in the technology sector.
"Tim prioritises understanding others' needs and goes the extra mile to provide excellent service."
"Tim Worden is a very strong player in life sciences licensing. He has very good attention to detail and a fantastic understanding of the industry."
"Tim feels like a dedicated member of the team. He has an exceptional understanding of complex IP issues."
Georgia Powell is noted for her expertise in a broad range of IP matters, including advisory and disputes. She has particular focus on clients within the life sciences and technology sectors.