Toby Simpson

Background

About Toby Simpson

My patent practice lies principally in the fields of pharmaceuticals and chemistry. I specialise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications directed to pharmaceutical products (including new chemical entities, peptide and antibody therapeutics, pharmaceutical formulations, polymorphs, salts, new medical uses and dosage regimes), cosmetic products, personal care products, medical devices, polymers, energy storage devices and fuels. I also advise clients in relation to SPCs, orphan drug designations, clinical trial exemptions and regulatory data protection. A keen problem solver, I am frequently entrusted by clients with technically and legally challenging cases.I have extensive experience of opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO, and regularly represent clients in relation to such matters. Representative matters in the pharmaceutical sector include acting as lead counsel in the defence of key patents covering the products Velcade®, Cabometyx®, Linzess®, Varubi® and Lojuxta®. I have also defended numerous patents directed to well-known cosmetic and personal care products, as well as patents pertaining to medical devices such as coated stents and balloon catheters. I am well-versed in handling cases which are the subject of litigation in Europe and other jurisdictions, especially cases in which US ANDA litigation is ongoing or envisaged.Before entering the patent profession, I studied chemistry at the University of Oxford, graduating with first class honours. I qualified as a European Patent Attorney and a Chartered Patent Attorney in 2006, and hold a certificate in intellectual property law from the University of London. I am also qualified to act as a representative before the Unified Patent Court.