Jones Day's patent lawyer team is closely integrated into the firm's global network and plays a central role in handling cross-border matters, particularly in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. In addition to portfolio management and filing, the practice also covers patent issues in an M&A context. Olga Bezzubova heads the life Sciences and chemistry group, while Dorothée Weber-Bruls signs responsible for the physics department.
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Clients clés

  • Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. und Keryx Biopharmaceuticals
  • Genentech, Inc.Rational AG/ Rational International AG
  • Motherson Group (SMG)
  • Sunrise Medical
  • Blickle Räder + Rollen GmbH u. Co. KG
  • MSA Safety
  • Convex Universal Limited IBP Conex Limited/ King Industrial Limited/ Apex Gold International Limited/ Conex IPR Limited
  • CYLANCE Inc.
  • Ensyn Renewables
  • Tektronix

Points forts

  • Advising Motherson Group on global portfolio management of SMR, SMP and MI, comprising approximately 1,000 patent families, primarily relating to new materials in the automotive sector and driver assistance systems, particularly using cameras, including licensing agreements, cooperation agreements, bidding procedures and employee inventions.
  • Advising Genentech, Inc. on patent applications and opposition proceedings, as well as on contractual issues relating to German and European patents in connection with a collaboration agreement with BioNTech.
  • Advising Blicke Räder + Rollen GmbH u. Co. KG on its global IP strategy, including patent applications, freedom-to-operate analyses and licenses.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Olga Bezzubova; Dorothée Weber-Bruls

Autres avocats clés

Andreas Holzwarth-Rochford; Sven Rihm; Gerd Jaekel; Christian Paul