Our Patents and Innovation team is recognised as one of the best in Europe. From startups to multinationals, our knowledge spans the technology, life sciences, telecoms, electronics and software, chemicals and automotive sectors.
We know it's important to keep you ahead of local and international patent developments, and will ensure your invention and ingenuity is protected. Our in-house lawyers have a stellar reputation for high-value patent litigation, patent licensing, R&D collaborations and resolving contractual disputes involving such commercial relationships. In fact, many of our lawyers have in-house expertise and various technical degrees.
Because we have a deep understanding of patent regimes in all key international jurisdictions, we can design global patent strategies that will maximise the value of your IP across borders.
Apotex on the sale of six European subsidiaries in Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Spain, to Aurobindo for EUR74 million. This highly complex transaction involved the share transfer of subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions being co-ordinated and managed by our UK team. We simultaneously advised on a multitude of business separation, ongoing product supply agreements and IP licences for the European business to continue operating after being removed from the Apotex group.
A leading international healthcare company on provision of European-wide advice across a variety of legal areas including pharmaceutical law and patents.
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Taylor Wessing strengthens pan-European patent law offering with new team in Paris
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Episode 7 - Obtaining documentary evidence in the UPC - a look at Rule 190 of the Rules of Procedure
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Announcing 20 senior promotions for 2025, including 10 to partnership
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