Intellectual Property
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For nearly three decades, Choate has represented life sciences and technology companies, entrepreneurial investors, and the nation’s top universities and research institutions in a variety of ways. We often assist our clients in managing prosecution of global patent portfolios, developing life cycle management strategies, providing opinions concerning patent validity & infringement and conducting patentability and freedom to operate analysis, and conducting due diligence. Our experience allows us to provide advice and perspective on the various roles that IP plays across a broad range of patent holders, from multimillion dollar corporations and their investors, to universities and startups—all to the benefit of our clients.
Our practitioners offer a unique combination of technical expertise and industry knowledge that positions us to work closely with clients to develop aggressive, intelligent patent strategies and to provide sophisticated business-focused IP advice that will maximize their commercial success.
Clients who partner with us benefit from extensive partner-led experience, true teamwork and an entrepreneurial culture that help build businesses and transform great science into commercially successful products.
Chambers Review
Choate Hall & Stewart is a well-regarded practice, distinguished for its handling of IP litigation arising from patent and trademark infringement claims, royalties disputes and misuse of trade secrets allegations. The law firm's other areas of strength include prosecutions, licensing and collaboration agreements as well as due diligence for corporate transactions. The team is noted for its knowledge of the life sciences and hi-tech sectors.
Work Highlights
- Choate Hall & Stewart represented Radius Health and Ipsen Pharma in Hatch-Waxman litigation against Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies concerning Tymlos (abaloparatide).
Strengths
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"Choate has amazing depth of talent in the IP space."
"Choate has amazing depth of talent in the IP space."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Frank has over 45 years of experience as an IP litigator. He has strong skills in representing clients from the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors.
Brenda Jarrell is highly respected for her IP practice and regularly advises clients on portfolio management issues. She offers substantial experience acting for leading life sciences companies.
"Brenda is phenomenal."
Eric Marandett co-chairs the IP litigation team and works on disputes such as patent infringement and licensing claims.
"Eric is extremely practical and is a go-to adviser for IP."
Charles Lyon draws upon an impressive scientific background to counsel major life sciences companies on IP strategy and due diligence.
Michael Bunis is well-known for his expertise on patent litigation and trade secret disputes. He represents clients in the life sciences and technology sectors on complex disputes across different forums.
"Michael Bunis is responsive, business-oriented and a pleasure to work with."
Sophie Wang represents life sciences clients on patent infringement litigation and trade secret matters. She also provides her clients with strategic IP counseling and handles global patent portfolio management and development.
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