François Jonquères
Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons
Client SatisfactionSimmons & Simmons is well known in the French patents arena for its expertise in handling high-profile patent litigation, and is adept at advising on multi-jurisdictional proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and advising on patent infringement claims and revocation actions across Europe. The team also advises on high-value licensing agreements in the space, and regularly represents clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors in work. François Jonquères and Sarah Bailey co-head the practice.
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‘The practice is both strategic and practical. They understand what client's business needs are and takes those needs into consideration when developing strategy. They are creative advocates.’
‘Francois Jonqueres is an excellent appeals court advocate. He has a very natural and persuasive way of setting forth complicated technical and legal issues. His brief writing is strategic and convincing.'
‘Frédérique Potin stands out for her negotiating skills and her attention to detail which leaves nothing to chance and allows her clients to have complete confidence. Mickaël Da Costa's mastery of patent procedures both in France and abroad is a serious asset in the negotiation of complex IP agreements.’
Key clients
- Merck KGaA
- Alkermes
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- United Orthopedic Corporation
- Neo Medical
- Genoscience Pharma
- Généthon
- Bayer Healthcare
- Idemia
- Ecoat
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François Jonquères, Sarah Bailey