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Chris Holly

Chris Holly

USA 2026

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Dr. Chris Holly is a life sciences patent attorney partnering with emerging companies and venture capital funds seeking to create and monetize disruptive innovation. His practice spans a wide spectrum of technological fields, with a core focus on biotechnology, synthetic biology, microbiology, cell therapy, agriculture and food innovation.

Chris works closely with emerging companies to protect and monetize cutting-edge technologies through strategic patent portfolio development. His goal is to craft intellectual property (IP) strategies that not only secure strong exclusivity but also support critical business milestones – whether it is raising capital, achieving a successful acquisition, preparing for an initial public offering or launching commercially. By aligning patent strategy with business objectives, Chris helps translate complex science into scalable, investor-ready assets that unlock long-term value.

Chris is a member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, an honorary society recognizing distinguished attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal scholars worldwide.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - District of Columbia

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Individual Editorial

Chris Holly is noted for his strength in patent prosecution work. He is regularly retained by clients, in the agricultural sector in particular, for strategic IP advice.

Strengths

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  • Chris is fantastic. He is able to deliver strategy, advice and execution that provides significant value.

    Intellectual Property: Patent ProsecutionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chris Holly is exceptional. He is an amazing partner to have, he's awesome to work with, collaborative and strategic.

    Intellectual Property: Patent ProsecutionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chris is very much aware of opportunities as well as limitations and offers very sound advice on strategy and execution.

    Intellectual Property: Patent ProsecutionChambers Guide to the USA

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