Life Sciences (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Jones Day fields a busy life sciences team that frequently acts for multinational and Chinese pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It has a strong reputation for IP litigation and protection, covering patent, trademark and trade secrets matters. The team also provides expert advice on licensing mandates as well as on regulatory matters. Incyte, Shanghai Junshi Biosciences and GenScript Biotech are the team's key clients.
Strengths
"If we feel expertise is needed, Jones Day can find the suitable lawyers."
Work highlights
Jones Day advised Incyte on its collaboration and licensing agreement with CMS Aesthetics for the development and commercialisation of ruxolitinib cream, a medicine for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory dermatological diseases.
Notable practitioners
Tony Chen is a well-respected lawyer in the market with noteworthy experience in intellectual property. His strong IP practice involves international patent and trade secret litigation as well as foreign patent filings and ITC 337 investigations. "He can clearly explain very complex legal problems. He also helps us a lot in the communication with examiners."
