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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Simmons & Simmons handles UK and European patent litigation, including disputes concerned with biosimilars and SPCs. It has sector-specific expertise with regard to licensing agreements of all kinds, M&A deals, joint ventures and IPOs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised GSK on a cross-border collaboration agreement with Muna Therapeutics to identify, develop and commercialise drug targets for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Strengths

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  • The team not only understands complex legal issues but also provides actionable, commercially viable solutions.

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  • Simmons & Simmons stands out for their experience, knowledge of the industry and ability to provide local legal advice on global matters.

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  • Simmons & Simmons provides an excellent service; they are good at dealing with novel issues and providing very quick and considered responses.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Burdon
    Michael Burdon

    Michael Burdon

    Michael Burdon frequently acts in multi-jurisdictional litigation, defending clients against claims of patent infringement or assisting with enforcement strategies. He appears in matters before UK and European courts.

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  • Scott Parker
    Scott Parker

    Scott Parker

    Scott Parker is a highly respected patent litigator whose recent work has concerned revocation actions, infringement disputes and SPC coverage. He counts many leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies among his clients.

    • Scott is a fantastic litigator and very hard-working and personable.

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  • Michael Gavey
    Michael Gavey

    Michael Gavey

    Michael Gavey's practice involves counselling on research and commercialisation arrangements of all kinds, and also associated regulatory compliance. He is frequently instructed by top pharmaceutical companies, research institutes and organisations developing research tools.

    • Michael's quality of work is excellent. He is very responsive, calm under pressure and understands complex topics quickly.

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