The practice at Arnold & Porter assists clients with patent strategy, portfolio development and protection, and with the procurement of patents in both domestic and global contexts. The team is also well-versed in contentious proceedings. Chicago-based practice co-head Dina Hayes leads the team alongside San Francisco’s Douglas Winthrop. On the East Coast, Washington DC-based David Marsh handles proceedings before the USPTO, including IPRs and re-examinations. At the same office, Alice Ho is equipped to litigate before the PTAB, particularly for pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical devices, and biotech clients.
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Key clients
- Bayer AG
- Hemanext Inc.
- Bruin Biometrics, LLC
- Terray Therapeutics
- Finch Therapeutics
- Pfizer
- NeuExcell
- BerGenBio ASA
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Work highlights
- Provided Bayer AG with extensive representation in patent prosecution of transgenic plants, traditionally bred plants, and in many other areas of plant genetics.
- Advised Hemanext in their patent portfolio strategies relating to improving the quality and safety of blood products for transfusion through deoxygenation of red blood cells.
- Provided strategic advice to Bruin Biometrics for two company-critical portfolios in the area of medical devices.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Dina Hayes; Douglas Winthrop
Other key lawyers
Alice Ho; David Marsh