Praised for its ‘in-depth sector knowledge’, Clifford Chance’s patent capabilities span the pharmaceuticals, tech, consumer goods, healthcare and financial industries. The practice is particularly noted for its strong track record in high-stakes patent litigation at all levels of the Spanish court system. ‘Internationally recognised’ practice head Miquel Montañá regularly acts for multinational corporations from the pharmaceutical sector in patent disputes. Josep Montefusco possesses extensive expertise across the full spectrum of patent litigation mandates, including revocation and infringement proceedings. Fernando Cerdà is regularly instructed by both domestic and international clients in IP litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A leading IP team in Spain with a fantastic track record of success. There is no one who comes close to them.’
- ‘Miquel Montañá is internationally recognised for his knowledge of IP law, past successes, and creativity. He is also great fun to work with.’
- ‘A firm with a high level of professionalism and excellence, in-depth sector knowledge, and highly specialised in patent defence. The approachability and availability of its teams and partners are particularly noteworthy.’
- ‘Miquel Montaña and his team are very experienced in pharmaceutical patent litigation, highly respected, pragmatic and creative when considering legal issues. My go-to firm for any question in relation to patent litigation and any high-stakes, high-value complex disputes.’
- ‘Miquel Montañá is very experienced in pharma patent litigation, highly respected, pragmatic, and creative when considering legal issues. He is persistent, always thinks ahead, and knows the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry very well.'
- ‘They have unique knowledge of the market and the law.’
Key clients
- Novartis
- UCB Pharma
- F. Hoffman-La Roche
- Glaxosmithkline
- Sanofi
- Bial-Portela
- Pfizer
- Janssen
- Amgen
- Regeneron
- Illumina INC.
- Edwards Lifesciences LTD.
- Exact Sciences
- Laboratories Esteve
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Biogen
- Astrazeneca
- Eli Lilly
- Henkel
Work highlights
Advising Edwards Lifesciences, a leading US company in the sector of medical devices (heart valves), on patent infringement proceedings against Meril Life Sciences, an Indian competitor.
Representing Astellas and Medivation in patent revocation proceedings brought by Synthon B.V. involving a patent that protects the successful formulation of the anti-cancer product enzalutamide.
Supported Pérez-Llorca representing Brystol Myers & Squibb in the preparation of an appeal to be filed before the Barcelona Court of Appeal.
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Practice head
Miquel Montañá
Other key lawyers
Josep Montefusco; Fernando Cerdà