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With a wide range of experience and knowledge in the life sciences field, we provide our clients with advice that draws upon various perspectives that takes into consideration intellectual property, research ethics, conflicts of interest, as well as anti-trust law relating to research and development, clinical trials, and sales of new drugs and medical devices by domestic and overseas pharmaceutical companies and research institutes. Regarding pharmaceutical products that have received approval and are being marketed, we advise on regulatory issues relating to pharmaceuticals as well as on patent rights and patent term extensions, and have been extensively involved in numerous JPO trials and litigation regarding such matters. We also advise medical institutions on malpractice litigation.


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Life Sciences - Japan

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Abe, Ikubo & Katayama is renowned for its strengths in handling high-stakes domestic patent disputes, and counts a number of major international pharmaceutical companies among its clients. The team is particularly skilled in assisting with High Court appeals and maintains a portfolio of work that also includes patent term extensions and negotiations involving generic companies. It offers additional support in patent prosecution and protection strategy, as well as invalidation actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Abe, Ikubo & Katayama represented Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai in a declaratory judgment for patent non-infringement and invalidity filed by Nipro in connection with cancer treatment Halaven.

Strengths

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They provide deep and broad support and maintain excellent communication with clients.

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Abe, Ikubo & Katayama are experienced in dealing with complex legal issues involving multiple parties and commercially important cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mami Hino
Head of Life Sciences
2
Band 2

Mami Hino is a benrishi and registered foreign lawyer, complementing her life sciences practice. She has extensive experience representing both Japanese and global companies, from heavy machinery companies to chemical and pharmaceutical companies.

Mami Hino has excellent knowledge and a strong background in technology, and can support her clients on complicated matters.

Mami is experienced in global cases.

She knows the pharmaceutical industry very well.

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Mami Hino
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Members

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Emiko Nishizawa

Hiroshi Kobayashi

Mami Hino

Head of Department