Described by clients as being ‘at the forefront of European patent litigation’, the team at Pinsent Masons LLP routinely appears before the UPC in infringement proceedings. Jules Fabre is a key contact for multi-jurisdictional patent and SPC disputes, while Annabelle Richard focuses on GDPR-related issues and tech transactions. Camille Chiari is well versed in M&A and joint ventures, and Melina Wolman stands out due to her product liability expertise.
Testimonials
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‘Pinsent Masons' patent and life sciences team in Paris is one of a kind in terms of expertise, experience, pragmatism and market knowledge. They are at the forefront of European patent litigation, being involved in many of the hot topic proceedings.’
‘Jules Fabre is a star in patent litigation in France. He has an extremely high level of expertise in this area and is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Formycon
- 4D Pharma
Work highlights
- Representing Zentiva in an application for a fast-track preliminary injunction from Bayer against the contemplated launch of Zentiva's generic rivaroxaban (Xarelto) product in France, on the basis of alleged infringement of a patent covering once-daily administration of rivaroxaban.
- Representing Advanced Cell Diagnostics in the preparation and filing of a UPC infringement action against one of its main competitors in relation to kits for multiplexed, quantitative, high-resolution bioimaging in academic research, drug development, and clinical pathology and diagnostics.