Life Sciences

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Provided by Abe, Ikubo & Katayama

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.