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Provided by Freshfields

Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/disputes-litigation-and-arbitration/intellectual-property/

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Europe-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields' esteemed practice covers the Dutch, UK and German markets, and it has a notable foothold in Austria. It has particular strength in patent litigation and European trade mark licences. The law firm offers additional experience in trade secrets and unfair competition disputes. Freshfields also handles IP elements of M&A mandates. It boasts an impressive roster of clients from the automotive, life sciences and technology sectors.

Notable practitioners

London-based Giles Pratt heads the firm's IP and technology practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Freshfields

  • Freshfields acted for AstraZeneca in a trial against Tesaro regarding royalties payable by Tesaro in relation to Zejula under patent licence agreements with AstraZeneca.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Freshfields is exceptional in its ability to advise on IP matters. With respect to complex matters specifically, the Freshfields team coordinates seamlessly across multiple teams and locations."

Intellectual Property respondent
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