Experience
BioMarin pursues litigation against Ascendis Pharma A/S in UPCJones Day represents BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. in patent infringement proceedings against Ascendis Pharma A/S for infringement of European patent EP 3 175 863 B1 at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Munich, Germany. The patent covers long-acting variants of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide ("CNP"). PERI and Combisafe settle UPC litigation and related patent cases in Germany and FranceJones Day defended PERI SE, a leading manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems and provider of 3D concrete printing, and PERI Vertrieb Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG in patent litigation against Combisafe before the Unified Patent Court, Paris central division, Munich and Düsseldorf District Court, Munich Court of Appeals, German Federal Patent Court, and Paris Court concerning a safety system comprising post-holders. CJ CheilJedang enforces French patent against MetexJones Day represents CJ CheilJedang Corporation, a major Korean-based multinational company, in patent infringement litigation involving genetically engineered microorganisms for the production of certain essential amino acids before the French court. Vibrantz defends patent dispute before Unified Patent Court in MunichJones Day represents Vibrantz GmbH, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and materials, in patent litigation before the Unified Patent Court, Munich local division, in a dispute over certain precious metal sinter pastes for chip bonding. Andrew Dzurak and Allectus Capital create leading quantum computing company, Diraq Pty LtdJones Day acted for Professor Andrew Dzurak and Allectus Capital, in the creation of a leading quantum computing company, Diraq Pty Ltd (formerly, SiMOS Newco Pty Ltd) whose founding shareholders consist of the University of New South Wales, Allectus Capital and Professor Dzurak. Sanofi announces carve-out creating EUROAPI and spin-off of approximately 58% of shares to its shareholdersJones Day advised Sanofi in the carve out creating EUROAPI (a leading European company dedicated to the development, production and marketing of active pharmaceutical ingredients) and the listing of this entity on Euronext Paris and the placement of 12% to the French State (through French Tech Souveraineté) for a price of up to €150 million. French biotech company seeks to audit and to improve existing trade secret protection policyJones Day is advising a French biotechnology company with respect to auditing and improving its existing trade secret protection policy. SAP acquires Qualtrics for $8 billionJones Day advised SAP in its $8 billion acquisition of Qualtrics International Inc., the global pioneer in the experience management software category. Sanofi sells infectious disease unit to EvotecJones Day advised Sanofi in the sale of its infectious disease unit to Evotec AG. Naos defends patent infringement action in field of cosmeticsJones Day successfully represented Naos in defense of a patent infringement action relating to its sunscreen products. UCB appeals French IPO expiry date for supplementary protection certificateJones Day successfully represented UCB S.A./N.V. in an appeal against a decision by the director of the French IPO, which refused to correct the expiry date of a supplementary protection certificate (SPC). Car manufacturer defends against employee's request for additional remunerationJones Day successfully assisted a car manufacturing client in defending against a request for the payment of additional remuneration in relation to an employee's inventions. Star Fruits, WAAA fend off plant variety right revocation procedureJones Day successfully represented Star Fruits and WAAA in defending against a community plant variety right revocation procedure involving apples. Naos SAS defeats patent infringement claims over treatment of atopic skin disorderJones Day successfully represented Naos SAS in defense to an action for alleged infringement of two patents regarding products for the treatment of atopic skin disorder. Knauf Insulation defends patent infringement action involving construction materialJones Day successfully represented Knauf Insulation GmbH in a patent infringement action involving its construction material, resulting in a dismissal of plaintiff Saint-Gobain Isover's request for a preliminary injunction. The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.
Life Sciences Highlights
Defended medical device manufacturer in trade secret violation action regarding bone cement technology (2016).
Represented drug manufacturer suing three generic companies over drug for the treatment of schizophrenia (2016).
Represented large cosmetic company in defending patent infringement action on the treatment of atopic skin disorders (2016).
Represented large cosmetic company in defending patent infringement action on sun protection product (2016).
Represented medical device manufacturer in patent infringement action over urinary catheters (2016).
Represented big pharma manufacturer in patent entitlement action regarding G-CSF (2015).
Represented medical device manufacturer in patent infringement action over dental braces (2015).
Represented pharmaceutical company in patent infringement matter over allergy immunotherapy treatment (2012).
Advised French public health research institute in relation to patent entitlement actions regarding age-related macular degeneration (2012).
Represented major diagnostic company in patent infringement action regarding DNA detection kit for HIV infection (2010).
Represented original drug manufacturer in patent infringement action over compound manufacturing process (2006).
Electronics Highlights
Represented a patentee in infringement action over speed radar detectors (2016).
Represented patentee in infringement action relating to EMV standard (non-essential patent) (2016).
Represented defendant in patent infringement action relating to a secured payment means (2016).
Advised patentee in contemplated infringement action in relation to LTE, WiFi, and DVB-T standards (2015).
Defended manufacturer of hyaluronic acid in patent infringement action (2014).
Represented defendant in patent infringement action regarding set-top box for VOD and Internet access (2011).
Advised TV broadcasting company in dispute based on 150+ patent portfolio (2009).
Chemistry Highlights
Represented company in large trade secret violation action regarding insecticide incorporated polyethylene (2015).
Represented major chemical product manufacturer in patent infringement action over the treatment of cellulite by intelligent textile (2015).
Represented major chemical company in patent action over automotive catalytic converters.
Mechanics Highlights
Represented helicopter manufacturing company in patent infringement action regarding landing gears (2015).
Represented floor panel manufacturer in patent infringement action (2016).
Represented major motorcycle manufacture in patent infringement action over scooter and motorcycle injectors and body parts (2016).
Represented patentee in infringement action over product packing robot (2014).
Defended manufacturer of hot end glass molding quality control device (2014).
Represented engine manufacturer in patent infringement action over power generator (2014).
Represented major equipment manufacturer in patent infringement action regarding HPLC devices (2011).
Defended leading ski lift manufacturer in patent infringement action over breaks control (2014).
Defended windscreen wipers manufacturer in patent infringement action (2014).
Defended manufacturer of gabions in patent infringement action (2012).
Employee Invention Highlights
Represented employer in claims for additional remuneration regarding 400+ patents (2016).
Represented employer in more than 15 actions for the payment of additional remuneration in most technical fields before the CNIS or national courts.
Advised clients in the drafting of employee invention policies in industry fields including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, metals, and plant breeding.
Plant Breeders' Rights Highlights
Represented PBR owner in infringement action over apples, apricots, salads, shallots, and strawberries.
Represented PBR owner in infringement action over cut roses.
Arranged major custom seizure of cut flowers and grapes.
Represented PBR owner in nullity action before the community plant variety office.
Drafted PBR licence agreements in the apple and tobacco industries.
