Our Life Science and Biotech Practice
Developing innovations in life sciences and biotechnology often means navigating a complex web of scientific, legal, and regulatory considerations simultaneously. Many organizations find themselves caught between focusing on scientific advancement and addressing the numerous legal requirements that accompany their work. We work with organizations from early-stage research ventures to established companies, helping address legal needs in ways that support their scientific and business objectives.
The blend of scientific innovation and legal frameworks creates unique challenges that benefit from thoughtful legal guidance. We provide support to help organizations protect their discoveries, navigate regulatory pathways, and manage risk while operating in these highly specialized fields.
Our work covers essential aspects of life sciences and biotech development, including intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, technology transfer, and corporate structures. We collaborate with clients to address the particular complexities of their situation while keeping focus on their core business and scientific goals.
Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
Scientific innovations often represent years of research and significant investment. We help clients secure appropriate protection through patents, trademarks, and confidentiality measures. We also provide guidance for licensing and enforcing these rights, helping ensure that valuable discoveries remain properly protected throughout their development and commercialization.
Regulatory and Compliance Guidance
Regulatory pathways can significantly impact development timelines and costs. We provide practical advice for navigating regulatory requirements, including FDA processes. Our focus remains on helping reduce unnecessary delays and creating more predictable interactions with regulatory authorities.
Technology Transfer and Licensing
Moving scientific discoveries from research settings to commercial development requires carefully structured agreements. We assist research institutions, universities, and companies in developing and negotiating technology transfer and licensing arrangements that enable scientific advancements to reach practical applications.
Corporate Transactions
Growth and collaboration in biotechnology often involve complex corporate arrangements. From mergers and funding rounds to strategic partnerships, we provide guidance for structuring transactions that align with both current operational needs and longer-term scientific and business objectives.
Research and Development Agreements
Collaborative research creates particular challenges in defining rights to resulting discoveries. We help draft and negotiate agreements related to research collaboration, funding relationships, and development partnerships with attention to clearly establishing each party’s rights and responsibilities.