DLA Piper LLP (US) remains at the forefront of innovation in tech IP matters, with clients ranging from electronics, pharma, computing and medical devices, the firm helps clients bring innovations to the market safely. A deep bench of experts across the country has given the practice a global reach, advising multinational clients on a broad and complex scope of IP matters. The team has extensive experience negotiating high-profile licensing and patent counseling matters. In Boston, attorney Larissa Bifano leads the firm’s efforts, recognized as an expert in AI-driven systems she provides strategic patent advice for multinational clients. In Philadelphia, Raymond Miller chairs the life sciences patent practice offering expertise in IP counsel and patent protection strategies to life sciences companies. San Diego’s Lisa Haile has deep experience in the biopharma patent field, leveraging her ability to integrate legal and business strategies to support clients. Palo Alto-based lawyers Victoria Lee and Jeffrey Aronson represent major tech clients in IP transactions. In Philadelphia, Lauren Murdza is adept at representing clients in early-stage licensing and development agreements.
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Key clients
- F-Prime Capital
- UPMC Enterprises
- Altesa BioSciences Inc.
- Delfi Diagnostics
- Precision NeuroScience, LLC
- Caelum Biosciences
- CuraSen Therapeutics, Inc.
- Nanotronics Imaging
- OrphAI Technologi es (Formerly AI Therapeutics)
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Preparing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide for CuraSen Therapeutics, Inc, a privately funded biopharmaceutical company pursuing development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
- Represented The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania in connection with the transfer of certain assets and license of certain intellectually property held or used by the Gene Therapy Program at the Perelman School of Medicine to Gemma Biotherapeutics and Franklin Biolabs.
- Advising Delfi Diagnostics, specialist in early cancer detection through high-precision, non-invasive blood tests. on patent matters related to both exclusively in-licensed technology from Johns Hopkins University and the development of their patent portfolio.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Larissa S. Bifano; Raymond Miller
Other key lawyers
Lisa Haile; Victoria Lee; Jeffrey Aronson; Lauren Murdza