About
Provided by OLIVARES
Our Life Sciences Industry Group’s mission is clear – we are changing the regulatory landscape for companies doing business in Mexico. We represent many of the world’s leading innovators involved in research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biotech products, agricultural goods, chemicals, medical devices, as well as various types of food and beverages.
OLIVARES advises on a variety of IP issues for our R&D Life Sciences clients. We are widely considered the top influencer in changing the regulatory landscape in Mexico and have been the driving force setting new precedents in the following areas:
Data Package Exclusivity: Earned recognition of Data Package Exclusivity rights for R&D pharma companies bringing Mexico in line with international trade agreements and treaties
Pharmaceutical pipeline patent term corrections:
Linkage: Gained the inclusion of formulation patents in the linkage gazette.
Taking a lead role in the TPP negotiations on behalf of the R&D pharma co’s working in Mexico
Filing amicus briefs on biologic drug regulations
Created a proprietary system that predicts with a much improved degree of certainty whether a drug will gain marketing authorizations through COFEPRIS
Services Offered
- Regulatory
- Intellectual Property
- Non IP litigation and enforcement
- FCPA and anti-bribery compliance
- Privacy and personal data compliance and advisory
- Competition and antitrust merger control compliance
Chambers Review
OLIVARES is a life sciences powerhouse in Mexico that is widely acclaimed for its specialisation in contentious matters, most notably in patent litigation. The team boasts additional capabilities in advising on clinical data mandates and day-to-day regulatory issues. The firm often represents major clients in the industry, principally large pharmaceutical players from the European and US markets, as well as laboratories and biotechnology companies. The department is also active in the pharmaceutical advertising space.
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Alejandro Luna Fandiño garners praise for his prowess in the life sciences arena in Mexico, handling patent litigation and regulatory matters affecting the pharmaceutical industry. He is held in high esteem by interviewees, with one noting: "Alejandro Luna Fandiño is a well-known life sciences practitioner in Mexico." Another impressed respondent adds: "He has an active practice advising clients on medical patents and representing them in litigation proceedings. He is a very knowledgeable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
OLIVARES
Mexico
Members
Provided by OLIVARES
Abraham Diaz
Head of Department
Alonso Camargo
Armando Arenas
Head of Department
Industries
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Pharma, Biotech, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage