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Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP

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Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie's well-regarded practice is noted for its strength in the intellectual property space, including patent disputes, licensing and distribution issues and trade mark matters. The firm is a frequent advisor to clients in the pharmaceutical sector, as well as medical device companies and medical research clients. Its team also provides assistance to life sciences clients in relation to competition disputes, transactions and regulatory matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst acted for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, which opposed three

    patent applications filed by Zoetis concerning swine vaccines.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst offers in-depth understanding of complex regulations and strategic recommendations as to the management of a matter.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Ashurst provides diligent and high quality work, high experience, high responsiveness and a good team spirit.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart D'Aloisio
    Stuart D'Aloisio

    Stuart D'Aloisio

    Stuart D'Aloisio is based in Melbourne and is frequently engaged by pharmaceutical and biotech sector clients on patent disputes.

    • Stuart D'Aloisio is a very good lawyer and trusted adviser.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Stuart is an excellent partner and extremely easy to deal with.

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  • Kellech Smith
    Kellech Smith

    Kellech Smith

    Kellech Smith acts regularly for biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in patent disputes and also advises on a wide range of regulatory issues. She is based in Melbourne.

    • Kellech Smith offers an exceptional depth of knowledge in complex regulatory and strategic matters.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Kellech did a good job. She is a very good operator.

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  • Nina Fitzgerald
    Nina Fitzgerald

    Nina Fitzgerald

    Nina Fitzgerald is based in Sydney and advises clients across financial services, pharma and life sciences on a range of IP and technology law issues. Her expertise is often called upon to help clients manage patent infringement risks and respond to trade mark infringement proceedings.

    • Nina has a really clear understanding of the client's objectives.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Nina Fitzgerald is a highly experienced, persistent and well-respected lawyer. Her strategic guidance and deep expertise were instrumental in navigating our case in the right direction.

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