Life Sciences: Patent Litigation
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Provided by Uría Menéndez
Our in-depth knowledge of the industry and regulations allows us to provide multifaceted advice to companies active in this distinctly global market, placing the firm’s considerable resources at our clients’ disposal.
We are experts in the healthcare, life sciences and chemicals sectors (medicines, food, cosmetics, mixed categories) and take a multidisciplinary approach covering a range of angles: corporate and contractual, administrative and regulatory, competition law, intellectual property, M&A and compliance.
We advise clients from the start of their activity and throughout the research, development, manufacturing, commercialisation and advertising cycle of their products and services. Our knowledge of the market enables us to provide first-rate legal advice that is pragmatic and tailored to each individual case:
Research, development and innovation.
Manufacturing and commercialisation.
Advertising.
Corporate and commercial transactions.
Litigation and regulatory.
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez demonstrates superb coverage of the various regulatory, commercial and intellectual property-related issues arising for companies operating in the life sciences sector. Its lawyers advise on the negotiation of collaboration agreements for the development or manufacture of drugs. The team has experience in applications for authorisation of supply contracts, and it advises on appeals against decisions made on pricing and reimbursement. It assists life sciences companies with questions relating to the legitimate use of health data. Uría Menéndez's civil litigation capabilities are showcased in advice on advertising disputes, product liability cases and patent infringement actions. The firm also possesses notable experience in cases relating to the enforcement of plant variety rights.
Work Highlights
- Uría Menéndez represented five multinational pharmaceutical companies in antitrust infringement matters regarding the free price policies applied within the Spanish market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's technical knowledge is very good and there is an above-average excellence."
"They have a good understanding of the needs of life sciences companies and are client-focused."
"Uría Menéndez is readily available to support the customer and guide them through the different steps at every procedure. The firm has a very good insight in the business and needs of the customer."
"The team's technical knowledge is very good and there is an above-average excellence."
"They have a good understanding of the needs of life sciences companies and are client-focused."
"Uría Menéndez is readily available to support the customer and guide them through the different steps at every procedure. The firm has a very good insight in the business and needs of the customer."
Notable Practitioners
Beatriz Cocina advises on contentious issues arising in relation to the authorisation, pricing and advertising of new drugs. She has experience in non-contentious mandates that have a significant data protection angle.
"Beatriz Cocina understands the needs of the client and her work product is always clear, concise and to the point."
Ingrid Pi is best known for her patent litigation work. She has further standout experience in disputes relating to revolutionary treatments and innovative medicines for serious conditions.
"Ingrid Pi is a hard-working and committed professional. Her level of sophistication and accuracy is outstanding."
"Ingrid Pi is a brilliant litigator. She goes the extra mile to ensure that she has not missed anything and she does not leave any unturned stone."
Francisco Javier Garcia Perez regularly assists clients with regulatory matters in the pharmaceutical sector. He also has experience with contentious mandates involving advertising and breach of contract issues.
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