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Ropes & Gray LLP

Intellectual Property

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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For over 150 years, our global intellectual property group has provided clients across the world with a broad spectrum of IP services, handling cutting-edge cases, transactions and other strategic matters from six offices in key cities across the United States – Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C. and four international offices in London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul. On the ground across three different continents, our intellectual property professionals provide clients with around-the-clock, top-tier IP support on an international stage.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/intellectual-property.aspx

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Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray is a distinguished IP transactional practice with experience handling due diligence for M&A agreements, supply contracts, licensing deals and strategic partnerships. The team's other areas of noted strength include trademark filings, the defense of infringement claims, and European and domestic post-grant reviews. The law firm offers a considerable depth of experience acting for private equity firms and life sciences companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray advised long-time client Sarepta Therapeutics in a global licensing and collaboration agreement with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • The team at Ropes have strong technical expertise.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team at Ropes & Gray has exceeded our expectations on each matter we bring them.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team are terrific lawyers and can provide invaluable advice to our clients.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team's work ethic and intelligence is extraordinary.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David M. McIntosh
    Band 1David M. McIntosh

    David M. McIntosh

    David McIntosh advises on a host of transactional matters, including licensing and strategic collaborations.
    • David's understanding of the industry and breadth of experience make him a valuable partner in negotiating complex licensing and service agreements.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 1Hannah England
    Band 1Hannah England

    Hannah England

    Hannah England is involved in a variety of matters related to the life sciences industry and is adept at handling collaboration and licensing agreements for high-profile clients.

    • Hannahis a fantastic practitioner who can competently handle complex transactions and instill confidence in the success of the projects she works on.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 1Melissa Rones
    Band 1Melissa Rones

    Melissa Rones

    Melissa Rones is frequently called upon by life sciences companies to advise on a wide range of IP issues, including licensing, monetization and general portfolio management.
    • Melissa is a leader in life sciences IP law. She has broad experience across the industry that makes her a leader in providing sophisticated advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 2Abigail Gregor
    Band 2Abigail Gregor

    Abigail Gregor

    Abigail Gregor is commended for her expertise in life sciences and biotech intellectual property licensing. She counsels clients in license agreements, collaborations and royalty monetization.

    • Abby is one of the best substantive licensing lawyers and also has fantastic client service skills.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 2Erica Han
    Band 2Erica Han

    Erica Han

    Erica Han is noted for her expertise in intellectual property licensing, advising clients on complex commercial agreements and transactions involving brand strategy, trademark protection and royalty buy-up considerations.

    • Erica is highly experienced and a creative problem solver, and always understands and is guided by our business objectives.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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