About

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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

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Hannah England
1
Hannah England
1
Band 1

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.

Melissa Rones
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Melissa Rones
1
Band 1
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.

Abigail Gregor
2
Abigail Gregor
2
Band 2

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.

Erica Han
2
Erica Han
2
Band 2

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Licensing

David M. McIntosh
1
David M. McIntosh
1
Band 1
Hannah England
1
Hannah England
1
Band 1
Melissa Rones
1
Melissa Rones
1
Band 1
Abigail Gregor
2
Abigail Gregor
2
Band 2
Erica Han
2
Erica Han
2
Band 2