Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81 3 5157 8200Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells is highly sought after to act on patent infringement, invalidation and licensing matters. The firm is also adept in assisting clients with cross-border regulatory issues and patent term extensions, regularly assisting both domestic and international pharmaceutical clients. It draws on the expertise of its lawyers in medical and molecular sciences, as well as in biochemistry, to advise companies on both inbound and outbound life sciences matters. The team also offers expertise in commercial matters and handles licensing, supply and commercialisation agreements, and leverages its global network to provide international coverage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All members of the team I worked with showed consistently strong legal capabilities, in-depth technical knowledge and superb communication skills."
"Hogan Lovells has specialists in each area and provides appropriate service. They are responsive and meticulous in organising issues and proposing solutions."
"All members of the team I worked with showed consistently strong legal capabilities, in-depth technical knowledge and superb communication skills."
"Hogan Lovells has specialists in each area and provides appropriate service. They are responsive and meticulous in organising issues and proposing solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Frederick Ch'en leverages his biological research background to drive a market-leading life sciences practice, including expertise in regulatory and licensing requirements, as well as patent-related issues.
"Fred Ch'en is a great communicator, responsive and thorough. He is great at bridging the practice areas and finding a solution."
"Fred combines law, science and cultural interpretation to create opportunities for his clients. The combination of his superb legal, technical, language and communication skills is unparalleled."