Intellectual Property
East Anglia
5 years ranked
Provided by Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Rachel is a partner in the commercial, IP and IT team, with a particular specialism in the life sciences and publishing sectors. She advises clients on a broad range of non-contentious IP matters, including drafting and negotiating trade mark licences, patent and know-how licences, copyright licences, and software licences.
Her practice focuses, in particular, on advising biotech/pharmaceutical clients on commercial agreements such as confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, master services agreements, material transfer agreements, manufacturing agreements and clinical trial agreements, and on advising publishing clients on author publishing agreements, site licence agreements, and other book/journal publishing agreements.
Rachel worked as an associate in a technology and commerce team at another leading law firm, and as corporate counsel for a pharmaceutical company before joining Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2015. She became a partner in 2019.
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Rachel is very client-oriented, responsive and easy to work with. She consistently demonstrates professionalism combined with a collaborative and approachable style.
Rachel has a great knowledge of our industry and gives sound advice on tricky and complex licensing issues, including important guidance on overseas legislation that may impact our business.
Rachel is fantastic; she is a strong advocate for our needs.
Rachel is very knowledgeable, always willing to help and meets our tight timelines. Her level of expertise is remarkable.
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