Life Sciences
Trevisan & Cuonzo is a popular choice for IP
and patent litigation in the life sciences field.
The practice additionally offers assistance on
contentious issues and infringement actions.
Its lawyers also handle regulatory matters and are
experienced in representing clients, often from the pharmaceutical
and biotechnology sectors, before Italian courts
Our life science team has unparalleled experience in complex pharma cases. In the last 15 years we have represented many of the world players in the field in extremely challenging cases with an international dimension. Our team work regularly with other top tier firms in the relevant jurisdictions and is today considered the “must go to win” address in Italy. Beside the classic disputes based on molecule patents, our firm is now involved in cutting edge litigation on second medical use claims and biotechnological inventions. We cooperate with the best patent attorneys and technical experts in Italy and other jurisdictions to ensure that litigation is conducted by the strongest possible team.
On the transactional side, we advise our clients from joint venture research and development collaboration agreements, clinical trial and clinical research agreements to high profile partnering deals, from capital formation guidance for start-ups and spin-off companies to out and in licensing agreements for technology transfer, distribution, manufacture and supply agreements.