Noted for its ‘outstanding knowledge of pharma patent litigation’, the IP department at Clifford Chance remains a top choice in the Spanish market for multinational companies operating in the consumer goods, retail, media, life sciences and telecoms sectors, among others. In addition to its strong capabilities in patent litigation at the domestic and European levels, the group is also proficient in licencing issues, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings. Leading the team is the ’highly respected, pragmatic, and creative’ Miquel Montañá, who stands out for his aptitude in multijurisdictional patent litigation and infringement matters. Josep Montefusco is a key contact for assistance with preliminary injunctions and damages involving the healthcare, automotive and TMT segments.
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‘Miquel Montañá is the best patent litigator in Spain. You can be sure that your case is in the best hands. The team is super solid and the technical level is amazing.’
‘Miquel Montañá is the best patent litigator in Spain. His track record is amazing and his technical background impressive.’
‘Top legal minds.’
‘Miquel Montañá is always an outstanding thought leader in IP in Spain.’
‘Miquel Montañá and his team are very experienced in pharma patent litigation, highly respected, pragmatic, and creative when considering legal issues. They know the pharma and life sciences industries very well, are very easy to work with, provide clear advice, and are a go-to firm. ’
‘Miquel Montañá is persistent, always thinks ahead, knows the pharma and life sciences sectors very well, is very easy to work with, provides clear advice, is a very good team leader, and is always my first call. Josep Montefusco is also a go-to attorney for any dispute regarding patent damages and he is very experienced, provides clear advice, and is a good negotiator.’
‘The IP team has outstanding knowledge of pharma patent litigation and how to handle complex cross-border issues.’
‘Miquel Montañá is clear, concise, creative, and highly knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Novartis
- UCB Pharma
- F. Hoffman-La Roche
- Glaxosmithkline
- Sanofi
- Bial-Portela
- Pfizer
- Janssen
- Amgen
- Regeneron
Work highlights
Representing Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb in a case where the firm successfully applied for and obtained a preliminary injunction application in relation to the patent that protects apixaban (Eliquis®).
Representing Astellas in patent revocation proceedings brought by Synthon B.V.
Representing Edwards Lifesciences in patent infringement proceedings against an Indian competitor.
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Josep Montefusco
Practice head
Miquel Montañá
Other key lawyers
Josep Montefusco; Adrián Crespo; Ana Benetó; Laura Cachón