Chambers Review
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Life Sciences - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
Bristows has expertise in pan-European IP matters, with a solid reputation in cross-border matters of both a transactional and contentious nature. The law firm advises leading life science clients on patent litigation, with notable strength in revocation and enforcement proceedings. It also represents clients in market authorisation files, assisting with development and commercialisation of new products. Bristows also continues to be active for leading research teams in landmark cases relating to COVID-19 vaccines and variants, and testing.
Strengths
Bristows have very deep knowledge on all technical and legal matters. The lawyers understand the law in great detail and you can always tell they know the science.
Work Highlights
Bristows defended Mara Renewables in patent infringement proceedings in the English Patents Court brought by DSM in regards to omega-3-containing microbial oils.
Notable practitioners
Liz Cohen and Richard Dickinson, based in London, head the firm's life sciences practice and are key points of contact.