Life Sciences

Life sciences is a technology-intensive sector that encompasses a diverse range of businesses, from major international corporations to niche companies and start-ups. These businesses are primarily driven by continuous research and development. The transition from innovation to commercialization and market entry is crucial but often challenging. Wiersholm closely monitors developments and challenges within the industry, aiming to be the preferred legal advisor for all matters affecting businesses in this sector.

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For many life science companies, technology protection is essential to secure the value of investments in R&D, such as by safeguarding trade secrets or registering patents, trademarks, and designs. At the same time, competition is necessary for a well-functioning market. These intersecting considerations and interests create a need for advice related to the enforcement and validity of rights, including representation in patent disputes. Wiersholm’s life science team has extensive experience in this area.

The life science industry is heavily regulated to protect consumers, both at national and European levels. Understanding and complying with these regulations is crucial for market operations. Wiersholm closely follows regulatory developments and has extensive experience in regulatory and technical issues, including biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, drug technology, medical devices, and food technology.

Life science companies engage in a wide range of contracts. Wiersholm assists in drafting and negotiating these contracts and has extensive experience with government grant schemes. Effective use of data can drive innovation and improve decision-making processes in the life science sector. Wiersholm offers advice on data and privacy, including issues related to data ownership, consent, and data sharing.

Wiersholm’s life science team collaborates closely with the firm’s other specialists on matters requiring multidisciplinary expertise, including health, intellectual property, technology, privacy, M&A, competition law, and dispute resolution. This ensures that our clients receive professional assistance with niche expertise, while relevant industry knowledge frames the handling of each assignment.

Our Services

Legal counsel in cases related to technology and rights, including pharmaceutical patents, and support in parallel, multinational legal processes

Advising on regulations at national and European levels, including sales and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, regulatory requirements related to food, CE marking, handling of human biological material, and clinical trials

Assistance with patent and know-how licensing agreements, material transfers, clinical trials, confidentiality, distribution, and R&D

Assessing regulations, drafting agreements, and handling complaints

Advice on the protection of trade secrets and assistance in securing and preventing the misuse of confidential information

Guidance on the handling of personal and health data

Guidance on the regulation of future efforts, milestones, distribution of rights, and special compensation models

Advice on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and compliance with marketing requirements

Assistance in transactions for companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, and dietary supplement sectors

Advice on competition law in connection with M&A and collaborative relationships