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Fred Nicolle

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Fred Nicolle is a UK and European qualified patent attorney (CPA, EPA) at Simmons & Simmons. He has over 15 years experience specialising in patent prosecution and contentious matters for the life sciences sector. He has particular expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health products, cosmetics, foods and health supplements. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master of Natural Sciences degree with a final year research project in synthetic organic chemistry.

Fred has extensive experience of contentious patent proceedings in opposition at the European Patent Office and in national litigation, having defended patents for numerous commercially important products. Notable examples include the defence of patents for Noctiva™ (desmopressin acetate nasal spray), Bendeka® (bendamustine HCl injection), Revlimid® (lenalidomide), Xeplion®/Invega Sustenna® (paliperidone palmitate), wound dressings, and contact lenses.

Fred is featured in The Legal 500 and IAM Patent 1000 as a recommended patent attorney.

Fred Nicolle’s courses

  • 12 Nov • 2 day course

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Live online, Classroom

Reviews for Fred’s courses

I hoped to improve my knowledge in the field of in-licensing and out-licensing agreements. I am completely satisfied. I got answers to my questions, structured my knowledge, received new, previously unknown to me information Everything was great.

21 May 2025

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Very concentrated and structured content. All speakers had high level expertise on the topics presented. Useful for in-house practitioners (lawyers, BD) in the pharmaceutical industry as a guide to the main topics in contract drafting. I have expanded my knowledge [on] license agreement issues, IP issues, Co-development agreements.

21 May 2025

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Great seminar, support was exceptional, I am very happy, top class presentations, top class speakers!

20 Nov 2024

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

All the speakers were excellent, highly prepared, and professional. Thank You for the valuable training

20 Nov 2024

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Everything was perfect. Great webinar that summarizes important points in pharma business negotiations.

20 Nov 2024

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Extremely valuable insights. The webinar successfully met [all of] my goals. The session offered valuable practical insights that enhanced my knowledge overall. It was a highly beneficial learning experience.

20 Nov 2024

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

I enjoyed the credibility behind each speaker. I enjoyed that they had practiced within the industry and were able to respond well to questions/ generate discussion.

8 Jul 2024

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Definitely worth the price!

8 Jul 2024

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

All presentations were nicely structured and have provided clear and understandable insights into individual issues in the pharmaceutical industry. Very pleasant environment and very high quality speakers.

10 Jul 2023

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Excellent webinar, I would (and did) highly recommend it.
Large variety of subjects with much useful insights and information. The different speakers make it more dynamic and they were all very open to discussion and/or taking questions.

23 Nov 2022

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry