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Goodwin Procter LLP

Intellectual Property

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Reflecting Goodwin’s Boston roots, our Massachusetts-based IP lawyers continue to be the foundation of the firm’s practice. As the practice has grown in size and geographic reach, the IP lawyers in Boston continue to both lead and lend their experience to the practice’s most significant matters.  

Premier Life Sciences Practice: Goodwin’s fully integrated life sciences practice is designed to accommodate our clients’ needs as they grow and evolve. The team represents life sciences and pharmaceutical companies in IP matters in a variety of technical fields. Our lawyers are devoted to driving value through portfolio development and patent litigation strategies, diligence reviews and complex partnering transactions.

Innovative Technology Expertise: Our roster includes technology companies of all sizes whose technologies are intertwined in our daily lives. We have a long track record of success handling patent prosecution and strategy, IP due diligence and IP litigation matters for well-established brands as well as newcomers in the tech space.

IP Transactions and Strategies (“IPTS”): Goodwin’s IPTS practice offers practical and business-oriented IP diligence capabilities for our clients in connection with financings, M&A transactions and public offerings. We specialize in advising companies engaged in technology transactions, such as commercialization, strategic alliances, joint ventures, complex collaborations and patent licensing.

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Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For
Goodwin boasts a talented roster of litigators who enjoy a strong reputation for their handling of patent infringement claims, biosimilars cases and invalidation actions, alongside notable strengths in USPTO post-grant reviews. The team is also highlighted for its guidance on strategic alliances and assisting with prosecutions and due diligence for corporate transactions, often acting for clients in the life sciences sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin achieved a landmark jury verdict for Insulet Corporation in the case Insulet Corporation v. EOFlow Co.

Strengths

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  • The team at Goodwin is proactive, strategic and really good at what it does.

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  • The team at Goodwin are very technically savvy and know the science.

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  • Goodwin is thoughtful, thorough and dedicated. The firm has detailed knowledge of the relevant law and the strategies and risks relevant to the litigation.

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  • Goodwin is distinguished by its communication skills and the ability to set a team comprising both senior and junior people.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas J Kline
    Douglas J Kline

    Douglas J Kline

    Douglas Kline is a successful trial lawyer, with considerable expertise in the telecommunications and life sciences sectors.

    • Douglas is an experienced patent litigator with an unparalleled understanding of the relevant field. He is thoughtful, calm and insightful in his approach and legal guidance.

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    • Douglas is a highly trial lawyer who uses a team approach to trial advocacy in an exceptionally skilled manner.

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  • Duncan Greenhalgh
    Duncan Greenhalgh

    Duncan Greenhalgh

    Duncan Greenhalgh is particularly adept at advising life sciences companies on IP and market strategy.
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  • Stephen G Charkoudian
    Stephen G Charkoudian

    Stephen G Charkoudian

    Stephen Charkoudian is noted for his handling of issues such as strategic partnerships and collaboration agreements for significant clients from a range of industry sectors.
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  • Theresa C Kavanaugh
    Theresa C Kavanaugh

    Theresa C Kavanaugh

    Theresa Kavanaugh is a seasoned attorney in the life sciences industry, who regularly represents clients in complex patent matters. She specializes in FDA Orange Book listing strategy and regularly handles patent portfolio strategy.

    • Theresa is an excellent, highly respected attorney.

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  • Elaine Herrmann Blais
    Elaine Herrmann Blais

    Elaine Herrmann Blais

    Elaine Herrmann Blais routinely represents clients in patent litigation cases. Her broad client base includes major life sciences and technology companies.
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  • Scott Bluni
    Scott Bluni

    Scott Bluni

    Scott Bluni is noted for his work on commercial IP transactions and portfolio management. He regularly represents emerging and established life sciences companies.

    • Scott is really good and pragmatic. He gives real strategic counsel.

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