Department profile
Fenwick

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : California

Share profile

Fenwick

Rankings

About

Provided by Fenwick

For 40 years, the Fenwick's life sciences group has been partnering with innovators who, through their discoveries and developments, seek to fundamentally change the quality of life for millions of people around the globe. The individuals behind such breakthroughs have legal considerations that can be as unprecedented as their products and services. Fenwick attorneys have earned the position as trusted, strategic advisors supporting these organizations. The team has the deep expertise necessary to effectively guide and protect the paradigm-shifting companies leading the industry.

Fenwick's life sciences group is comprised of 50 attorneys, patent agents and scientific advisors whose particular strengths cover the legal needs of both emerging and established companies. Over 30 members of the group have hands-on research experience and advanced degrees, including 21 Ph.D.s from prestigious universities in the areas of immunology, chemistry, biology/CMB, genetics, electrical and mechanical engineering.

Clients (5)

  • GRAIL
  • Denali Therapeutics
  • Calico
  • Fitbit
  • Ancestry DNA

Industries (6)

  • precision medicine
  • digital health
  • immuno-oncology
  • microbiome-based therapeutics
  • diagnostics
  • ag-biotech

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fenwick offers an admired corporate practice highlighted for its representation of both startup companies and more established entities across the life sciences sector. The firm is particularly noted for assistance with venture capital finance, licensing transactions and strategic partnerships. The group has additional expertise in stock offerings and the treatment of IP assets in high-value M&A transactions and is also noted for the quality of their representation in complex patent disputes.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Fenwick advised Chai Discovery on its $70 million Series A financing.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team demonstrates strong analytical capability, clear strategic thinking and an ability to navigate technically challenging issues without losing sight of commercial priorities.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA

  • Fenwick stands out for its deep domain expertise in life sciences and technology, its highly commercial approach and its ability to provide practical, execution-focused guidance.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA

  • The Fenwick team has deep technical knowledge and understands the competitive landscape.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA

  • The judgment and commitment to excellence of the Fenwick group makes them a trusted and invaluable legal resource.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Stefano Quintini
    Stefano Quintini

    Stefano Quintini

    Stefano Quintini co-leads the firm's healthtech and life sciences group, and is frequently sought out for his expert advice regarding portfolio strategy and strategic collaborations.

    • Stefano produces great sophisticated work and is really collaborative.

      Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA

    • Stefano is very sharp and always has great insights and ideas to solve any issues that arise.

      Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA

    • Stefano is smart, insightful, fast and great to work with.

      Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Fenwick (1)

California

Members

Provided by Fenwick

Fenwick has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership