IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Hanneke Later-Nijland of Genome Lawyers. Hanneke has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in Netherlands. Dr. mr. Hanneke Later-Nijland, is the only lawyer-pharmacist with a PhD in the Netherlands. Therefore, she is a lawyer with an extraordinary, atypical background. Hanneke specialises […]
The volume of patent applications filed by UK businesses in Europe fell slightly in 2020, according to the latest data published by the European Patent Office. However, with so much focus on innovation during the pandemic, it seems likely that filing activity will rebound quickly. UK based results The Patent Index 2020 report shows […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Georges Lacoeuilhe of Lacœuilhe Avocats Associés. Georges has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in France. The experience acquired by LACOEUILHE Avocats Associés enables it to intervene in individual disputes of all kinds, but also in mass disputes requiring […]
Ever wondered if intellectual property rights deliver real value? A study has confirmed they can bring significant benefits to growing businesses. According to a study published by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), small and medium-sized businesses, which own at least one intellectual property (IP) right, are 21 […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new ‘gig’ business models are changing the way people work, many jurisdictions are resisting the changes taking place. Back in the pre-COVID-19 […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce David Elsy of Withers & Rogers. David has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in England. Withers & Rogers has a breadth and depth of experience and expertise that we believe is second to none. In addition to our practice groups, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tomasz Jędrejko of Tomasz Jędrejko Law Firm. Tomasz has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in Poland. For most of my professional life (14 years of lawyer work) I served companies in the pharmaceutical industry. Initially, it was just one […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Daniel Torres Gonçalves of K.LEX Portugal Advogados. Daniel has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in Portugal. At K.LEX, we intend to provide our clients with practical and efficient legal solutions, in a variety of different sectors. This is due to […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Kathy Roe of The Health Law Consultancy. Kathy has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences and Data Privacy & Security member in Illinois. Health Law Consultancy’s areas of particular proficiency include serving evolving markets and emerging companies and counselling on health […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jack Rovner of The Health Law Consultancy. Jack has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in Illinois. Health Law Consultancy’s areas of particular proficiency include serving evolving markets and emerging companies and counselling on health insurance, government health program […]
QUESTION ONE – When representing a client with significant business activities in foreign jurisdictions, what are some key risk-related concerns that arise in a cross-border context and how can a parent company minimise such risk? Investments by foreign clients in Germany: The German political system is stable, rights are efficiently enforceable, trials are fair and […]
Germany’s life sciences market is ranked fourth worldwide and it is obvious that no other industry in Germany is gaining more opportunities from demographic change. An ageing society and increasing life expectancy have changed the game dramatically and have fuelled pioneering new business models. All stakeholders such as providers, governments, payers, consumers, and other organisations, […]