Thomas Anderton

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Thomas (Tom) Anderton leverages his significant experiences as a general counsel and chief patent counsel in the life sciences sector to serve the unique business and intellectual property needs of both emerging and institutional companies in the space. He spent much of his 15-year career as a former life sciences executive working with other corporate executives to maximize company value and asset value.

As a partner in Foley’s San Francisco office, Tom drafts and prosecutes patent applications for his clients and advises on freedom to operate matters, infringement avoidance, strategic planning, and the development, structure, and monetization of both U.S. and international patent portfolios. His patent portfolios are routinely ranked among the leaders in the industry.

Additionally, Tom brings to his legal practice a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in technology transactions and intellectual property matters within the biopharmaceutical and medical devices industries, including in complex cross-border work. His transactional skillset encompasses licensing, research and development, manufacturing, distribution, service, financing, and partnering agreements, in addition to M&A and integration.

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