With a robust offering that covers patent litigation, prosecution, and advisory services, the IP group at Bird & Bird is well placed to advise on domestic and cross-border matters across an array of sectors, most notably tech, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. José Miguel Lissén, who has a wealth of experience in the licensing and protection of patents, heads the team with IP prosecution and enforcement expert Mariano Santos; both practitioners are regularly called upon by clients from the biotech, electronics, and life sciences sectors. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Manuel Lobato, who shines in multijurisdictional patent litigation involving pharmaceuticals, and Cintia Bernhardt, who focuses on patent litigation and enforcement in the media, telecoms, and e-commerce industries.
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Key clients
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd
- Reddy Pharma Iberia, S.A.
- TEVA Pharmaceuticals
- Dexcom, Inc.
- Interdigital Inc.
- Dubai Police General Headquarters
- Pharma Foods International Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing Dr. Reddy’s in four different court proceedings initiated by Novartis against Dr.Reddy’s concerning the launch of Reddy’s fingolimod generics.
- Advising Valeo on a nullity action against Talent Invent to revoke the UM protecting an optical lens for vehicle headlights made of plastic.
- Representing Dubai Police General Headquarters in its recent application process at the European Patent Office, submitting five entries in the regional phase, ensuring compliance with all procedural and substantive requirements.
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Practice head
José Miguel Lissén; Mariano Santos
Other key lawyers
Manuel Lobato; Cintia Bernhardt