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Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences A Global Guide to Rights and their Applications

By Paul England
Globe Law and Business December 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781905783571
Publisher
Globe Law and Business
Publication
December 2011
Format
Hardback , 404 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

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In the context of challenging economic circumstances, increasing generic competition and greater pressure on drug pipelines, these are unprecedented times for the life sciences sector.  The response from many quarters has been diversification and the movement of business models away from traditional ‘blockbuster’ small-molecule drugs towards more varied products. However, from university start-ups to the established pharmaceutical giants, the life sciences business still hinges on one simple rule: the need for market exclusivity. Given the difficulty and expense involved in life sciences research, it follows that IP rights, in all their forms, are intricately interwoven with the life sciences.

Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences is an exciting new title designed to provide guidance on the IP issues affecting the life sciences sector. It uniquely satisfies two practical needs: a global reach that reflects the worldwide markets within which the life sciences industry now operates, and a sector-based approach addressing the issues that those in the business face.

Written by a team of the world’s leading specialists in the field, including  Lewis Ho  from Simmons and Simmons, Joachim Feldges from Field Fisher Waterhouse, Miquel Montana from Clifford Chance and Pravin Anand from Anand and Anand, this accessible guide provides an overview of the key international and European IP legislation, complementing the book’s central theme of monopoly protection. In addition, the book features coverage from more than 15 jurisdictions of the most important and topical life sciences issues on which intellectual property has an impact. Subjects explored within the national chapters include small molecules, secondary patents, DNA, biologicals and personalised medicines, patent infringement and enforcement, compulsory licensing, branding and designs, counterfeiting and collaborative models.

This new guide is essential reading for lawyers, in-house counsel and other professionals advising firms in the life science industry.

About the Author

Contributing firm & Author(s):
 
Brazil 
Barbosa, Müssnich & Aragão Advogados: Ana Cristina Müller
 
Canada
Belmore McIntosh Neidrauer LLP: Afif Hamid; Andrew McIntosh; Greg Beach; Lindsay Neidrauer; Marian Wolanski; Neil Belmore; Robert Shapiro
 
China
Simmons & Simmons: Lewis Ho
 
Denmark
Plesner: Kasper Frahm; Sture Rygaard
 
England
Simmons & Simmons LLP: Adrian H Smith; Marjan Noor; Paul England; Scott Parker
Winston & Strawn LLP: Gareth Morgan
 
France
Cabinet Hirsch & Associés: Denis Schertenleib
Simmons & Simmons LLP: Alexandre Regniault
 
Germany
Field Fisher Waterhouse: Joachim Feldges
 
India
Anand and Anand: Pravin Anand
 
Israel
Dr Shlomo Cohen & Co: Liad Whatstein
 
Italy
Casucci Law Firm: Giovanni Casucci
 
Japan
Abe Ikubo & Katayama: Mami Hino
 
Netherlands
Simmons & Simmons LLP: Bas Berghuis van Woortman
 
Russia
Gowling International Inc: Julianna Tabastajewa
 
Spain
Clifford Chance SL: Miquel Montañá Mora
 
USA
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP: Noah M Leibowitz

Reviews

 

A unique and fascinating feature of this compact and accessible book lies in how it provides comparative insights, across all those jurisdictions, into many of the “hot topics” that are attracting interest in the field, highlighting the diversity of approach that the same issue can attract.

Trevor Cook
Partner, Bird & Bird LLP

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