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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

About

Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

The health and life sciences industry has entered into an era of unprecedented innovation and technological change that require sophisticated legal counsel to navigate constantly-evolving political, economic, and regulatory landscapes and corresponding opportunities. Leveraging our integrated approach and years of unprecedented experience, Kilpatrick Townsend partners with clients in all sectors of health and life sciences to provide legal and business solutions involving transactional matters, regulatory compliance, and all aspects of dispute resolution worldwide. Our services cover the entire product lifecycle — from scientific discovery to product development and production to global marketing and distribution — so clients can more easily adapt to rapid changes in the marketplace and focus on long-term goals.

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is a comprehensive patent portfolio practice for life sciences companies of all stripes, which takes in prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis and due diligence for corporate transactions. It has additional expertise in contentious IP proceedings.

Notable practitioners

Charles Calkins and Nicoletta M. Kennedy are co-leaders of Kilpatrick's chemistry and life sciences practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP managed Chengdu Kanghua Biological Products Co's global vaccine patent portfolio, including advising on IP strategy and due diligence.

Strengths

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  • Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys are thorough and prepare very good applications.

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  • The Kilpatrick team is easy to work with.

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  • The group is very strategic and timely.

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