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Jones Day

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Jones Day houses a specialist patent attorney unit that has established a strong reputation in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Embedded within the firm's global network, the group is also well equipped for cross-border matters and large disputes. Olga Bezzubova, who acts as co-head of the firm's global patent prosecution practice as well as head of the German team, has particular experience in the life sciences sector. Dorothée Weber-Bruls is responsible for physics and is further adept in mechanical engineering matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Dorothée Weber-Bruls is knowledgeable.'

  • 'Very good understanding of the subject matter in terms of content and technology.'

  • 'Gerd Jaekel: Very good understanding of content and technology. Can assess risks pragmatically and make according recommendations to the client.'

Key clients

  • Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Keryx Biopharmaceuticals
  • Genentech, Inc.
  • Rational AG
  • Motherson Group
  • Sunrise Medical
  • Blickle Räder + Rollen GmbH u. Co. KG
  • MSA Dafety
  • Convex Universal Limited
  • CYLANCE Inc.
  • Ensyn Renewables
  • Tektronix
  • Blickle Räder + Rollen GmbH u. Co. KG
  • Quarkstar
  • Samvardhana

Work highlights

  • Advising Keryx on its patent portfolio for products in the field of chronic kidney disease.
  • Representing Genentech in patent applications and opposition proceedings as well as advising on contractual issues relating to German and European patents in connection with a collaboration agreement with BioNTech.
  • Advising a semiconductor manufacturer and provider of mobile communications products in patent grant proceedings with regard to potential future infringement proceedings.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Olga Bezzubova, Dorothée Weber-Bruls

Other key lawyers

Andreas Holzwarth-Rochford, Sven Rihm, Gerd Jaekel, Christian Paul