Intellectual Property Law Life Sciences Law
Malcolm Bates Ph.D.
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Malcolm Bates is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences groups based in Cambridge and London. He specialises in the commercialisation of intellectual property rights with particular expertise in life sciences. Mr. Bates advises on transactions, including licences, collaborations, distribution, manufacturing, outsourcing and R&D projects, as well as regulatory matters, contract and patent disputes, fundraisings, M&A transactions and IPOsPrior to joining Goodwin, he was a partner and Head of Life Sciences at Taylor Wessing LLP for 16 years. Mr. Bates has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Imperial College, London. He was previously General Counsel and Vice President at Genset in Paris.
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Intellectual Property Law, Cambridge, United Kingdom (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom™ 2025 for work in:
- Intellectual Property Law
- Life Sciences Law
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