Pinsent Masons, Intellectual Property

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons' IP team is a full-service IP practice with a powerful patent litigation offering, and is particularly noted for generic pharmaceutical cases. The team is recommended for commercial and contentious matters concerning copyright, trade marks, database rights and designs. Further, Pinsent Masons has the resources and know-how to handle the weightiest IP-led corporate transactions.

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Work Highlights

Pinsent Masons acted for Formycon and Klinge in relation to UK patent proceedings concerning the ophthalmology biologic Eylea (Aflibercept).

Strengths

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They are an excellent team that understands business needs and are super-responsive. Their understanding of big pharma and biosimilars, as well as their flexibility and creativity, stands out.

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They give very strategic advice and think outside the box. They are excellent at coordinating high-value, complex multi-jurisdictional litigation in the life sciences sector.

Intellectual Property respondent
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They are an excellent team that understands business needs and are super-responsive. Their understanding of big pharma and biosimilars, as well as their flexibility and creativity, stands out.

Intellectual Property respondent
UK

They give very strategic advice and think outside the box. They are excellent at coordinating high-value, complex multi-jurisdictional litigation in the life sciences sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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James Marshall

Band 2

James Marshall is recommended for his expertise in the many aspects of patent litigation and enforcement strategy. He has significant experience in hi-tech and telecommunications patent disputes and frequently acts for household names in the sector.

James Marshall is very collaborative and easy to deal with; he's a calm presence.

James Marshall is good - a details guy who's clearly liked by his clients.

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Charlotte Weekes

Band 3

Charlotte Weekes is recommended for patent infringement, revocation and SPC proceedings on behalf of makers of generic pharmaceutical products. She has handled matters covering multiple jurisdictions and some that have reached the UK Supreme Court.

Charlotte Weekes really gets under the skin of a matter so you feel like you're in safe hands.

Charlotte Weekes is very strong. An excellent partner who's really great to work with and has business acumen.

Charlotte Weekes is easy to get in touch with and always gives very clear advice.

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Christopher Sharp

Band 4

Christopher Sharp is a patent litigator acting for clients in pharmaceuticals and hi-tech. He regularly handles cases concerning patent infringement, revocation, counterfeit goods and FRAND licensing.

A market-leading lawyer for generic pharma companies.

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Florian Traub

Band 4

Florian Traub co-heads the London-based brand protection and creative rights group at Pinsent Masons. He advises clients on trade mark prosecution, portfolio management and brand strategy.

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Gareth Morgan

Band 4

Gareth Morgan represents large pharmaceutical manufacturers in high-stakes patent infringement and SPC cases. He is also well thought of for his advisory work with regard to medicines regulation and the interface of government affairs and life sciences.

Gareth Morgan is excellent, a very experienced and highly thought-of lawyer.

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Rachael Barber

Up and Coming

Rachael Barber is a designs and trade mark specialist and co-founder of Dupe Killer, an AI design infringement finding tool. She provides protection and enforcement services to leading brands in fashion, luxury goods and retail.

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