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Bird & Bird

Life Sciences: Patent Litigation

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Our full service group offers intellectual property, regulatory, product liability, commercial and corporate advice to some of the world´s most prominent companies in the Life Sciences sector: from small start-up companies to large complex organisations, and is therefore places us at the forefront of the international Life Sciences industry.

We have one of the largest multidisciplinary Life Sciences teams in Spain, with a total of 26 lawyers covering IP, transactional, regulatory, corporate, commercial, data protection and employment sectors. We have a wide and global experience in this market, with national and international clients, with special focus on the pharmaceutical market. This is a unique factor that distinguishes us from competitors in Spain: we work for many Life Sciences companies giving comprehensive advisory, which is really appreciated by our clients.

Our lawyers have an acute insight and fundamental commercial understanding of the Life Sciences industry which few other firms can match.

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Life Sciences: Patent Litigation - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Bird & Bird has a recognised practice in patent litigation within the life sciences area. The law firm regularly advises clients in relation to patent infringements, as well as filing applications for intervention and damage claims.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Samsung Venture Investment Corporation on the EUR10 million Series C financing round of Wooptix.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird offers exquisite knowledge of the life sciences sector.

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  • The team at Bird & Bird is comprised of experts.

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  • The team offers practical and business-oriented solutions.

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  • Bird & Bird always considers the commercial perspective and provides an excellent service.

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  • Bird & Bird is very pragmatic and knows the sector very well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Manuel Lobato
    Manuel Lobato

    Manuel Lobato

    Manuel Lobato is particularly well known for his work on life sciences sector patent disputes. He acts for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on complex cases arising in relation to patent infringements or challenges to marketing authorisations.

    • Manuel is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Manuel is very creative and has a really deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector.

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    • Manuel Lobato is always one step ahead of the client by anticipating problems.

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  • José Miguel Lissén
    José Miguel Lissén

    José Miguel Lissén

    José Miguel Lissén has a renowned practice in the area of patent litigation within the sector of life sciences. He regularly represents clients from such sector in patent infringement proceedings.

    • José Miguel Lissén has really deep IP knowledge in relation to the pharma sector.

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    • José Miguel is very dynamic, direct and diligent in his responses. He doesn't waste time.

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    • José Miguel Lissén is very hard-working, conscientious and dedicated.

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