Atty. Malcolm Bates Ph.D.

Atty. Malcolm Bates Ph.D.

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.

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About Malcolm Bates Ph.D. at a glance

Malcolm Bates Ph.D. is a real estate and ip attorney, practicing at Goodwin. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2025), Best Lawyers in America — Life Sciences Law (2025), and Lawyer of the Year — Intellectual Property Law, Cambridge (United Kingdom) (2020). Serands clients in Cambridge and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Malcolm Bates Ph.D.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Malcolm Bates Ph.D. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Malcolm Bates Ph.D.'s law practice is located in Cambridge. The firm is Goodwin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Malcolm Bates Ph.D. focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Malcolm Bates Ph.D. received?
Malcolm Bates Ph.D.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Life Sciences Law; Lawyer of the Year — Intellectual Property Law, Cambridge (United Kingdom).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Life Sciences Law
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Intellectual Property Law, Cambridge (United Kingdom)
- 2020

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