Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi [2024] FCA 47 において、高等裁判所は、最終的に無効と判断された特許に基づき、ジェネリック医薬品の上市を妨げる中間差止命令が発令された結果、オーストラリアの医薬品給付制度(Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme:PBS)の費用が増加したとして、連邦政府がサノフィに対し3億2,500万豪ドルの損害を回収しようとした事案につき、長らく待たれていた判断を下しました。
Katrina is counted amongst Australia’s top IP litigation lawyers, with 25 years’ experience of obtaining successful outcomes for clients.
Dual qualified as a lawyer and patent attorney, patent litigation is…
Katrina is counted amongst Australia’s top IP litigation lawyers, with 25 years’ experience of obtaining successful outcomes for clients.
Dual…
Andrew is a specialist in intellectual property disputes. His practice focuses on the life sciences.
Andrew has particular expertise in handling complex patent disputes for global leaders in the pharmaceuticals,…
Andrew is a specialist in intellectual property disputes. His practice focuses on the life sciences.
Andrew has particular expertise in…
Daniel Sieveking holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in medical microbiology and immunology from the University of New South Wales. Daniel’s doctoral studies were undertaken at…
Daniel Sieveking holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in medical microbiology and immunology from the University…
Doug has more than a decade’s experience in prosecuting and securing Intellectual Property rights and assisting with IP enforcement. His practice predominantly involves working with Australian companies and organisations…
Doug has more than a decade’s experience in prosecuting and securing Intellectual Property rights and assisting with IP enforcement….
Duncan is a specialist intellectual property lawyer. He has extensive IP litigation expertise with 18 years’ experience.
Duncan’s practice focuses on patent disputes, including in the mining/energy, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical…
Duncan is a specialist intellectual property lawyer. He has extensive IP litigation expertise with 18 years’ experience.
Duncan’s practice focuses…
Elizabeth joined Spruson & Ferguson’s Chemical/Life Sciences group in 2008, where she specialises in the field of pharmaceuticals.
Elizabeth assists numerous local and international clients, particularly pharmaceutical companies, in various…
Elizabeth joined Spruson & Ferguson’s Chemical/Life Sciences group in 2008, where she specialises in the field of pharmaceuticals.
Elizabeth assists…
Michael is a leading Australian patent attorney recognized for his legal acumen and his technical expertise in biotechnology, and is a member of our life sciences team.
Michael’s patent expertise…
Michael is a leading Australian patent attorney recognized for his legal acumen and his technical expertise in biotechnology, and…
Candace has worked with some of the most recognisable global pharmaceutical companies to secure and defend their innovations and is known for her commercial approach to protecting and navigating…
Candace has worked with some of the most recognisable global pharmaceutical companies to secure and defend their innovations and…
Jacqueline is a Special Counsel with Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers in the Litigation team. She is a commercial litigator, specialising in intellectual property disputes.
As a lawyer, registered Australian trade…
Jacqueline is a Special Counsel with Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers in the Litigation team. She is a commercial litigator,…
Lucy Hartland is a Senior Associate with Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers in the Litigation group. Her experience includes patent infringement and revocation proceedings (particularly in the pharmaceutical area), appeals…
Lucy Hartland is a Senior Associate with Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers in the Litigation group. Her experience includes patent…
Andrew is a Principal specialising in the prosecution of patent and design applications in Australia and overseas; representing clients in oppositions; infringement and validity advice; litigation support in contentious…
Andrew is a Principal specialising in the prosecution of patent and design applications in Australia and overseas; representing clients…
James completed a PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Queensland, focusing on the chemical synthesis of steroidal compounds. This research was applied to elucidate the function of…
James completed a PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Queensland, focusing on the chemical synthesis of steroidal…