Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals are among the most research-and capital-intensive industries, with long payback periods on any R&D investment. As such, protecting these R&D investments through strong patenting strategies is critical.

Biotech and Pharmaceutical Expertise

Our attorneys hold advanced degrees in chemical sciences, including PhDs, with industry experience in genetics, pharmacology, and more. We work with clients ranging from small startups, to academic research institutions and global pharmaceutical leaders, protecting their biotechnology and pharmaceutical inventions through a range of strategies.

Chemistry is an unpredictable art, with minor changes in structures dramatically affecting a compound’s properties. Our strong academic training and industry experience enables us to write robust patent applications with enough knowledge of scientific data support to get claims allowed.

Full Spectrum of Services

Our services include:

  • Patent preparation and prosecution
  • ANDA filings
  • Freedom-to-operate analysis and product clearance
  • Strategic counseling
  • Pre-suit analysis and Paragraph IV letters
  • Litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act
  • Full life-cycle patent portfolio management
  • Opinions concerning infringement, validity, and enforcement
  • Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
  • Licensing and technology transfer
  • Trademark protection and counseling

Related Team:

Garrett Anderson

Associate

Grant Buchanan, Ph.D.

Associate

Harrison Buenger

Patent Agent

Kyrie Cameron

Partner

John-Paul F. Cherry, Ph.D.

Patent Agent

Craig Depew

Senior Counsel

Jacqueline Haugen

Technical Advisor

David Huang

Associate

Thomas D. Kiselak

Patent Agent

Paul Klecha

Associate

Daniel McGovern

Associate

Neil Morrissette

Of Counsel

B. Todd Patterson

Practice Head, Managing Partner

Kelley Sheehan

Associate

Charles E. Smith

Of Counsel

Nicholas Smith, Ph.D.

Partner

Daniel Thomas

Patent Agent

Adam Treiber

Of Counsel

Brooks Tueting

Partner

Veronica Verplancken

Patent Agent

Mitch Walsh

Patent Agent

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