Biotech

In biotechnology, your intellectual property (IP) strategy needs to be as carefully constructed as the innovations it protects.

Biotechnology IP Counsel

A strong IP protection strategy in biotechnology is multifaceted and specific to your business. Patenting is typically the keystone, but other considerations may be equally important depending on your business model. These include licensing of acquired patents or current applications, competitive landscape analysis and pre-acquisition due diligence.

HRFM's Biotechnology practice group works with you to address the full range of relevant IP considerations. Contact us to start the conversation.

What Biotech IP Protection Involves

HRFM's Biotechnology practice group drafts and prosecutes patent applications for both domestic and international filing. We also strategically develop and protect large patent portfolios, managing U.S. patent prosecution in conjunction with counterpart prosecutions in foreign countries.

Beyond patent prosecution, HRFM provides a range of supporting services:

• Freedom to operate analysis and opinion writing
• Legal opinions on patentability, validity and non-infringement
• Competitive and patent landscape analysis
• Pre-acquisition due diligence
• License and agreement drafting
• Business intelligence services
• Litigation support

Technical Areas in HRFM's Biotechnology Practice

HRFM's biotechnology attorneys bring dual legal and scientific backgrounds to their work. That combination supports technically precise drafting and a deep understanding of how your innovations fit within the dynamic IP arena.

We work across a broad range of disciplines, including the following:

• Agricultural biotechnology
• Bionanotechnology
• Cancer biology therapeutics
• Drug delivery technologies
• Environmental biotechnology
• Functional genomics
• Gene therapy
• Genomics and proteomics
• Imaging and other diagnostics
• Immunology/antibodies
• Microarrays
• Molecular neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Organ preservation
• Protein biomarkers
• siRNA, miRNA, aptamers
• Stem cells
• Vaccines

Work With HRFM's Biotechnology IP Attorneys

HRFM's biotechnology practice is built on long-term client relationships. Our goal is to become "part of the team," understanding not only your legal needs but also your competitive environment. That means helping you anticipate changes in the landscape and plan accordingly.

Working from offices in Albany and Rochester, HRFM is the largest IP law firm in upstate New York.

Contact us to discuss your biotech IP needs, or search our attorneys to find the right match for your work.