Shandler, Brett

Brett Shandler

Associate

brett.shandler@lw.com
    Shandler, Brett

    Brett Shandler

    Associate

    brett.shandler@lw.com

    Profile

    Brett Shandler advises clients in the technology and life science sectors on intellectual property, licensing, and commercial contract matters.

    Prior to joining Latham, Mr. Shandler acted in patent litigation matters in the technology and life science sectors, including in the defence of high-value royalty and damages claims.

    In the technology sphere, Mr. Shandler has a particular interest in IP and antitrust issues arising in the context of standard essential patents (SEP) and fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing. He also has an interest in the Unified Patent Court scheme and its implications from a licensing and M&A perspective.

    Mr. Shandler has been recognized as a Rising Star by Managing IP.

    Experience

    Mr. Shandler’s experience includes advising and/or acting for:

    Life Sciences

    • Private equity firm on IP aspects of acquisition of a majority interest in leading European generic pharmaceutical company
    • Private equity firm on IP aspects of series C financing round of medical diagnostics company
    • Leading biotechnology company in patent litigation proceedings in UK Supreme Court concerning therapeutic antibody development platform*
    • Leading medical device company in patent litigation proceedings relating to technology-enabled medical device product*
    • Leading biopharmaceutical company in defense against high-value damages claims brought by generic and government claimants*

    Technology

    • Leading technology company in relation to IP aspects of business carve-out
    • Leading electronics company in relation to the expiry of SEP cross‑license*
    • Leading electronics company in its UK defense of a SEP infringement claim and claim for FRAND relief*
    • Leading technology company on FRAND/SEP policy issues*
    • Technology company in patent litigation proceedings relating to industrial machinery safety system*

    Pro Bono

    • US professional tennis player in successful appeal against Grand Slam Board fine for not playing to professional standard in French Open.*

    *Matter handled prior to joining Latham

    Qualifications

    Bar Qualification

    • New South Wales (Australia)

    Education

    • Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, University of Oxford, 2020
    • Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, 2019
    • Certificate in Transnational Legal Studies, Center for Transnational Legal Studies, Georgetown University, 2016
    • Juris Doctor, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, 2016
    • Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Monash University, 2012

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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