About

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The mission of OLIVARES' Life Sciences Industry Group is unequivocal – transforming the regulatory landscape for companies operating in Mexico.

OLIVARES represents numerous leading innovators engaged in R&D, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biotech products, agricultural goods, chemicals, medical devices, along with various types of food and beverages.

OLIVARES provides advice on a range of IP issues for their R&D Life Sciences clientele and are widely regarded as the top influencer in altering the regulatory landscape in Mexico, having been the driving force behind setting new precedents in the industry.

Highlights include:

  • Data Package Exclusivity: Achieved recognition of Data Package Exclusivity rights for R&D pharmaceutical companies, aligning Mexico with international trade agreements and treaties
  • Pharmaceutical pipeline patent term corrections
  • Linkage: Secured the inclusion of formulation patents in the linkage gazette
  • Developing a proprietary system that predicts, with a significantly improved degree of certainty, whether a drug will obtain marketing authorisations through COFEPRIS
  • Submitting amicus briefs on biologic drug regulations
  • Assumed a leading role in the TPP negotiations on behalf of R&D pharmaceutical companies operating in Mexico

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

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Life Sciences - Mexico

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What the Team is Known For

OLIVARES is a life sciences powerhouse in Mexico that is widely revered for its specialisation in contentious matters, most notably in patent litigation. It boasts additional capabilities in advising on clinical data mandates and day-to-day regulatory issues. The law 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Luna Fandiño
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Alejandro Luna Fandiño
Head of Life Sciences
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Pre-eminent 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.

Alejandro Luna Fandiño is efficient, knowledgeable and experienced, especially in pharmaceutical patents.

Alejandro Luna Fandiño has profound knowledge, is highly professional and well connected, and maintains a close relationship with clients. He is actively involved in the pharmaceutical industry.

Ingrid Ortiz
Ingrid Ortiz
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Ingrid Ortiz breaks into the rankings this year, driven by commendations for her life sciences practice in Mexico.

Ingrid Ortiz is very experienced in regulatory health law mandates. Her expertise is notable.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Alejandro Luna Fandiño
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Alejandro Luna Fandiño
Head of Life Sciences
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Ingrid Ortiz
Ingrid Ortiz
Associates to watch

Members

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Abraham Diaz

Alejandro Luna Fandiño

Alejandro Luna Fandiño

Head of Department

Alonso Camargo

Armando Arenas

Daniel Sánchez

Daniel Sánchez

Head of Department

Industries

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Pharma, Biotech, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage