Melanie Rupert

Practice Areas

Melanie R. Rupert is a partner in Paul Hastings’ Life Sciences IP group, where her practice focuses on biotechnology and pharmaceutical litigation. She has more than two decades of experience in the life sciences space, including significant experience leading Hatch-Waxman cases on behalf of innovators, and has represented some of the world’s leading life sciences companies in high-stakes patent challenges to their blockbuster products. In addition, Melanie guides clients on strategic matters related to patent portfolio development, post-grant review challenges, and ex-U.S. opposition proceedings. She also partners with clients in due diligence analysis related to company and product-based asset acquisitions.

Melanie holds several leadership roles at Paul Hastings, including serving as the global co-chair of talent development. She also serves as an adjunct professor at NYU School of Law. She also has significant involvement in internal and external initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.