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Provided by Sara Balice
Sara Balice is an Of Counsel in the IP disputes team at Herbert Smith Freehills, with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in IP law, advising both local and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. Her expertise covers patents, trademarks, design, copyright, trade secrets, and unfair competition. Sara is particularly focused on the life sciences industry, where she is involved in complex multijurisdictional patent and SPC litigations, often representing originator companies against generics.
Sara also has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating IP license agreements, clinical trial agreements, and material transfer agreements, and she advises on product advertising in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. She is known for her high technical knowledge and has built strong relationships with clients due to her legal acumen and litigation skills. Recognized by international and Italian legal publications, Sara's practice spans multiple industries, including healthcare, life sciences, consumer goods, fashion, TMT, industrial, and automotive.
Provided by Chambers
Sara Balice is widely seen as a rising star in the IP space and is well recognised for her expertise in patent and regulatory matters. She also assists clients with trade mark protection, design infringement and copyright cases, as well as unfair competition matters.
Provided by Chambers
Sara is very prepared and super responsive.
Sara is very prepared and super responsive.
