Arnold & Porter's patent prosecution practice is particularly renowned in the life sciences sector. Additionally, it excels in both domestic and global patent prosecution, including appeals and interference cases before the USPTO and the Federal Circuit, as well as opposition proceedings in Europe, Asia, South America, and other regions. The broader team intellectual property team is led by Chicago-based Dina Hayes. In Washington DC, David Marsh specializes in IP counseling, patent prosecution and disputes, Hatch-Waxman issues, post-allowance and appellate proceedings, among others. Also in DC, Alice Ho is knowledgeable in matters related to biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences; covering patent prosecution, PTAB matters, and other litigation.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Bayer AG (formerly Monsanto)
- Hemanext Inc.
- Bruin Biometrics, LLC
- Terray Therapeutics
- Finch Therapeutics
- Pfizer
- Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- BerGenBio ASA
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Work highlights
Assisted 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 patent portfolio strategies. Hemanext’s technology relates to improving the quality and safety of blood products for transfusion through deoxygenation of red blood cells.
Advised 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; Evan M. Rothstein
Other key lawyers
David Marsh; Alice Ho