Differentiated by its ‘collaboration with the client when analysing and solving problems’, the IP and IT law group at Pérez-Llorca is regularly turned to by companies from the technology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and IT sectors seeking assistance with patent litigation and advisory matters at the Spanish and European levels. Practice head Eduardo Castillo, noted for his ’excellent technical quality and understanding of the client’s business’, specialises in patent litigation with a focus on the telecoms, life sciences, and technology sectors. Joaquín Rovira focuses on the protection and transfer of intangible assets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘What makes them different is the collaboration with the client when analysing and solving problems.’

  • ‘Eduardo Castillo has excellent technical quality and understanding of the client's business.’

  • ‘The team is well coordinated and everything is always reviewed, which gives great security to the client.’

  • ‘What sets them apart is not only their technical knowledge but also their knowledge of the market and how things work. Added to this is the fact that they are always up to date on everything related to the subject.’

  • ‘Great team with in-depth knowledge of patent litigation in Spain.’

  • ‘Joaquín Rovira is an excellent communicator with strong analytical skills.’

Key clients

  • BMS
  • MGI

Work highlights

  • Advising BMS on a revocation action by Teva against BMS’s patent and supplementary protection certificate for apixaban (Eliquis®).
  • Represented MGI in a patent litigation initiated by Illumina regarding a patent infringement.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eduardo Castillo

Other key lawyers

Joaquín Rovira