Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical

Chemical

The chemical arts are inherent in a wide variety of industry sectors. BakerHostetler enhances the patent position of companies involved in making or selling industrial chemicals, ceramics, agricultural chemicals, drug delivery depots, small molecules, polymers, metal coatings, alloys, petrochemicals, personal care products, paints, medical implants, electronics, food products, and adhesives.

We counsel startups and smaller companies on ways to educate their scientists of patent law basics, developing patent and trademark portfolio strategies, surveying the competitive landscape, and staking out their territories. We also frequently assist in licensing the technology and, in some instances, navigating the federal regulatory pathways. Our attorneys advise large clients on how to handle the prosecution of specific cases or patent families that are particularly important or complex, or that require specific expertise.

Biotechnology

We have significant expertise and experience in the field of biotechnology and related biochemistry arts. Many of our firm's biotechnology lawyers hold advanced degrees in areas such as immunology, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, as well as previously holding positions in the field as diverse as bench scientists, medical professionals, and corporate and university counsel. Their analyses and counseling are based upon substantial experience in biotechnology combined with a real understanding of business needs.

We represent a diverse group of clients, including many Fortune 500 pharmaceutical/biotech companies and universities in industries as diverse as biologic therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, plant and cell biology, food and agricultural sciences, and nanotechnology. We work with clients to develop a global patent strategy tailored to their unique needs that helps to ensure success in a competitive marketplace.

In addition to helping our clients obtain effective patent protection, we offer a full range of services encompassing patent enforcement and client counseling, including evaluation of patent validity, infringement, and freedom to operate. We assist clients in structuring agreements related to financing, licensing, and collaborative research, and also advise them on overcoming regulatory hurdles and protecting and exploiting patent rights.

We provide intellectual property strategy and planning services, opinions, clearance and right-to-use studies, U.S. and foreign patent preparation and prosecution, appeals, and, where appropriate, application guidance through reexamination or reissue and post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.