Dr. Beatriz San Martin has extensive experience in intellectual property matters with a particular focus on innovative and emerging technologies, particularly within the life sciences sector, as well as technology enabled solutions. She is sought after for her strategic input on the interplay and enforcement of intellectual property rights and trade secrets, her niche SPC experience, and her specialist knowledge of international treaties relating to genomic resources such as the Nagoya Protocol.
Her disputes practice is varied with significant and high-profile experience handling cases before the UK Courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union, coordinating cross-border European litigation and assisting in multinational arbitrations. She robustly manages and resolves disputes relating to the full spectrum of intellectual property rights, assists clients on challenging technical issues and provides strategic IP advice.
Prior to pursuing a legal career, Beatriz was a scientist with a degree, Ph.D. and postdoc specialising in genetics, cellular and molecular biology. This interest and passion in science and technology has broadened during the course of her legal career through her varied work with clients and involvement in trade associations.
Experience
- Leading manufacturer of synthetic DNA in patent infringement and confidential information disputes in the USA and in Europe.
- Fortune 500 multinational life sciences conglomerate in arbitration proceedings in which the licensor sought nearly US$100 million dollars by way of outstanding royalty payments from a patent licence.
- Global pharmaceutical company on preliminary injunction applications in multiple jurisdictions relating to the protection of confidential information.
- Multinational technology company in a significant dispute relating to the provision of IT platform services.
- Global manufacturer of ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients in several trade mark oppositions.
Perspectives
Recognition
Intellectual Property (2022-2024)
Life Sciences and Healthcare (2021-2023)
Credentials
Education
- Ph.D., Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Cambridge
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP University Law School
- M.A., University of Cambridge
- Legal Practice Course, BPP University Law School
- Diploma, Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University
Admissions
- England and Wales
Activities
- Secretary, Intellectual Property Lawyers' Association (IPLA)
- Member, WG 9 & 10 Steering Committee (Patent Litigation), Sedona Conference
- European Lawyers' Association (EPLAW)
- Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
- Member, Intellectual Property Advisory Committee, UK BioIndustry Association
- Member, Engineering Biology Advisory Committee, UK BioIndustry Association
- Member, the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
- Member, The Law Society, England & Wales
Languages
- Spanish