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Powell Gilbert LLP is a specialist IP law firm. The strength and depth of its life sciences expertise is second to none. Almost all of its lawyers have scientific backgrounds, including to PhD and Masters level in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology and molecular biology. Its team includes some of the leading patent litigators in the life sciences, having been involved in some of the most high-profile cases in the UK and across Europe. This has included representing clients in high-stakes patent cases before the UK courts, whilst also pursuing parallel EPO opposition proceedings and multi-jurisdictional litigation. It has successfully represented clients in cases before all levels of the UK Courts, including to the Supreme Court, and on referrals on the SPC Regulation to the European Court of Justice and the EFTA Court. It also advises on patent licence disputes and on freedom to operate, as well as offering regulatory advice.
Powell Gilbert's expertise spans across medical, agricultural and industrial applications, It has a wealth of experience in advising on pharmaceuticals, formulation technologies, enantiomers and crystalline forms; protein therapeutics; enzymes; monoclonal antibodies; vaccines; viral vectors; stem cells; genetically modified organisms; RNAi; gene-editing technologies, ELISA and nucleic acid-based diagnostics; medical devices; DNA microarrays and nanotechnology, for example.
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Powell Gilbert represented Biogen in its dispute with Sandoz/Polpharma regarding their biosimilar to Biogen’s Tysabri (natalizumab) antibody drug used to treat multiple sclerosis.
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They are great strategic thinkers and can navigate sophisticated matters with ease. The attorneys have strong technical IP backgrounds.
Powell Gilbert's team has an impressive depth of knowledge, is always responsive and understands the commercial side of each decision.
They are exceptional; they give strategic and commercially focused advice.
They are great strategic thinkers and can navigate sophisticated matters with ease. The attorneys have strong technical IP backgrounds.
Powell Gilbert's team has an impressive depth of knowledge, is always responsive and understands the commercial side of each decision.
They are exceptional; they give strategic and commercially focused advice.
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Penny's knowledge and experience is unmatched in this field. She is a good tactician and understands the client's commercial needs.
Penny is very insightful and knowledgeable.
Zoë Butler is recognised for her adept stewardship of patent litigation before the courts and also proceedings before the UK and EU registries.
It's a pleasure working with Bethan.
Bethan Hopewell is noted for her work before the UPC.
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Tim Whitfield
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Actavis
BioNTech
Biogen
Coloplast A/S
Edwards Lifesciences
Elekta
Forty Seven Inc.
Garmin
GlaxoSmithKline
Illumina Inc
Kymab
Napp Pharmaceuticals / Mundipharma
NuCana
Royalty Pharma
UCB Biopharma
Vivagro SARL
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