Intellectual Property

Herbert Smith Freehills has a high-quality life sciences and TMT patent litigation practice. The firm is highly regarded for its assured handling of complex licensing and IP-rich corporate transactions, and is also recommended for trade mark, copyright and database rights litigation on behalf of media and fast-moving consumer goods companies. Members of the team are known to be highly adept at advising on pan-European dispute strategy.

"The team at Herbert Smith Freehills are able to quickly understand very complex technical and legal situations. They always provide timely response and are always available for the client."

"HSF are experienced and have high technical expertise. They are also very aware of the peculiarities of each client and this fosters strong relationships. "

"The team is made up of thoughtful, diligent, intelligent lawyers who are on top of every detail."

"The firm is excellent. They give thoughtful advice and are very reliable and responsive."

Herbert Smith Freehills is representing Biogen in its global dispute in relation to patent matters flowing from Tecfidera, its treatment for multiple sclerosis. 

Sebastian Moore is well regarded for handling multi-jurisdictional patent litigation for market-leading biotech and pharma innovators. "Sebastian Moore is very responsive and absolutely reliable."