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McDermott Will & Schulte

Life Sciences

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Massachusetts

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte stands out for its patent prosecution and litigation expertise, as well as its broader IP services. The group regularly represents significant clients in the life sciences space, often working for both multinationals and startups.

Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte represented Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in patent infringement lawsuits filed in the District of Delaware against Moderna and Pfizer, BioNTech and their affiliates.

Strengths

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  • McDermott's Boston IP counsel brings to bear wisdom, pragmatic clarity and the ability to think in the counterparty's shoes.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kyle Faget
    Band 2Kyle Faget

    Kyle Faget

    Kyle Faget's practice sees her advise on a range of life sciences and healthcare commercial and corporate work. She has expertise counselling on CRO and clinical trial matters, funding, compliance and regulatory matters.

    • Kyle is very good at FDA stuff. She is extremely knowledgeable off the cuff and digs into anything she doesn't have off the top of her head.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Kyle is fantastic. She is a great lawyer, who is very practical and responsive.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Kyle is a business-oriented lawyer who understands the importance of both the legal and business outcomes, and can think of creative solutions to get here.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Band 3Sarah Chapin Columbia
    Band 3Sarah Chapin Columbia

    Sarah Chapin Columbia

    Sarah Chapin Columbia is commended for her broad life sciences IP practice. Her experience spans both strategy and litigation, including expertise in trademark and patent work.

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