Our attorneys understand the complex issues faced by pioneering high-tech and life sciences businesses. Because many of our attorneys hold advanced degrees and have worked in the industry, our counsel is fueled by a broad knowledge base and real-world experience.
Our attorneys counsel frontline businesses engaged in innovation, development, and commercialization activities, and the institutions that support them, through contract research, data-mining, analytical and product development, formulation, and production. One of the consistent features of these businesses is that their value is premised almost entirely on their intellectual property. As a result, they are capital intensive and have growth potential.
Our clients range from start-ups to established corporations in the fields of:
- Biotechnology
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Information technology
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Pharmaceuticals
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Medical devices
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Computer hardware and software
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Communications technology
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Utilities
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Bioinformatics
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Chemicals
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Renewable energy and cleantech
Our attorneys work with our clients' investors and financial advisers to help secure financing through private and public offerings of equity and debt securities. We are vigorous in protecting our clients' intellectual property and handle all litigation matters, including patent and copyright infringement, licensing, antitrust, class action, product liability, and all manner of complex commercial litigation.
We help develop business strategies and plans for new commercial ventures, including assessing the legal and regulatory climate and any potential risk factors. We offer counsel on all matters of research and development and assist in the acquisition and transfer of technology through licensing, strategic partnering, and joint venture transactions.
We advise on:
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Entity selection and structuring, with an emphasis on tax issues
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Angel and venture capital investments
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Licensing and technology transfer
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Joint venture, strategic alliance, and collaboration agreements
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Patent, copyright, and trademark protection
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Patent prosecution and litigation
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Distribution and marketing agreements
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IPOs and follow-on offerings
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Compensation arrangements, confidentiality agreements, invention assignments, and other employment issues
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Mergers and acquisitions
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International transactions
We draw on our legal, business, and scientific experience to develop innovative yet pragmatic responses to the never-ending challenges that arise in the industry. Our life sciences team includes attorneys with doctorates and other advanced degrees in an array of scientific fields, from biochemistry and genetics to engineering and zoology.
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