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Foley & Lardner LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

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Foley & Lardner LLP

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Across global markets and diverse technologies, Foley's Intellectual Property attorneys deliver business solutions that define and protect our clients’ innovations and brands. We help drive their success by combining our collective IP knowledge and experience with our commitment to staying at the forefront of leading-edge legal, technology, and business trends.

Protecting your innovation and creativity is becoming increasingly more difficult and complex. At Foley, we understand — which is why we have the people, processes, and technology in place to offer you a full range of commercial, intellectual property, privacy, sourcing, and technology law services in virtually every industry worldwide.

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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner is noted for its IP acumen, offering deep experience in patent portfolio development, management and strategy. The team is particularly adept at advising leading companies across the healthcare, life sciences, technology, energy and manufacturing sectors. The firm also demonstrates additional capability in addressing trade secrets matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley & Lardner advised Tizona Therapeutics on patenting an HLAG antibody for a partnered product with an estimated value exceeding US$1 billion per year.

Strengths

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  • Foley & Lardner is like having a deputy GC ensconced in the firm and advocating on our behalf.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSA
  • The Foley & Lardner team handle patent application and prosecution processes smoothly and efficiently for our engineers. They provide excellent guidance and client service.

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  • Foley & Lardner does an excellent job of meeting our needs at a reasonable cost.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Thomas Anderton
    Band 3Thomas Anderton

    Thomas Anderton

    Thomas Anderton draws upon substantial in-house experience to advise clients on patent prosecution and strategy.

    • I've worked with Tom Anderton for almost a decade, and his commitment to high-quality, personalized service has been exceptional. He consistently looks out for me and my business's needs.

      Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSA
    • Tom Anderton is an amazing IP attorney, and we would not have our issued U.S. claims without his tireless work on our behalf. He provides the best customer service.

      Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSA

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