Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
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The California team, located in both San Francisco and San Diego, handles patent prosecution and strategic counselling, for marquee companies from around the world and for leading academic and research institutions. The team has grown significantly this past year, now counting 45 partners, associates and patent agents. The group has purposefully grown its bench in the patent agent ranks to more efficiently provide filing and prosecution services, simultaneously increasing our capacity for and the volume of more strategic services for clients, inclusive of pre-litigation analysis, competitive landscaping, freedom-to-operate and more. The technical breadth and depth of the team is remarkable, spanning the life sciences (including biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry), medical technology, AI, and the electrical, mechanical and materials arts.
The breadth of capabilities in this practice set it apart from other firms. There is no technology we do not have covered – in spades. These professionals handle all levels of work in virtually every technology area, working on cutting edge therapies, and the cutting edge of simulated waves.
Chambers Review
Mintz houses a deep patent prosecution team encompassing an impressive range of technical expertise. The group regularly counsels clients on all aspects of patent portfolio management.
Work Highlights
- A Mintz team advised Replicate Bioscience on a range of patent matters including strategy, application drafting, prosecution and freedom to operate analyses.
Strengths
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"Mintz is by far, our favorite firm to work with on our patent portfolio, The team's expertise in chemistry and biological sciences has been invaluable."
"The Mintz team is fantastic. They know us well, understand our portfolio and provide pragmatic advice."
"The attorneys and agents at Mintz provide well-thought-out strategies for overcoming challenging rejections."
"Mintz has a person for every sort of technology. I am yet to find someone at the firm that does not have the required subject matter expertise."
"Mintz is by far, our favorite firm to work with on our patent portfolio, The team's expertise in chemistry and biological sciences has been invaluable."
"The Mintz team is fantastic. They know us well, understand our portfolio and provide pragmatic advice."
"The attorneys and agents at Mintz provide well-thought-out strategies for overcoming challenging rejections."
"Mintz has a person for every sort of technology. I am yet to find someone at the firm that does not have the required subject matter expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Jenkins is principally recognized for his sophisticated advice to life sciences clients on portfolio strategy and patent prosecution mandates.
"Ken is truly outstanding."
Bill Kezer regularly advises life sciences companies on noncontentious patent matters. His expertise includes prosecution and due diligence.
"He is very experienced attorney who has been a good thought partner in the development of our portfolio."
Terri Shieh-Newton draws upon a strong technical background to advise on patent prosecution and strategy for biotechnology companies.
"Terri is very bright, technical, and understands the context really quickly."
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