The Boston-based group at Choate, Hall & Stewart is noted as ‘experts in this area’, able to advise clients on the broad range of patent cases, from drafting and prosecuting patent applications to assisting with IP-related agreements. Biotech, pharma, and specialty chemical-related patent matters are some of Brenda Herschbach Jarrell’s focus areas. Charles Lyon has expertise analyzing the risks of IP transactions for clients. Kristen Buteau specializes in patent protection matters involving therapeutics and chemistry-related tech in particular, and Brian Reese is equipped to handle transactional IP issues, due diligence, and portfolio management; the pair co-lead the team.
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‘They truly work as a team and play off of the team members' respective strengths, to deliver wonderful representation in an effective and efficient manner. They have great industry experience in dealing with complicated regulatory situations and know when to push back hard versus conceding a given point or argument.’
‘The individuals connect professionally and deeply with our organization. They also understand the challenges of cost containment and are always willing to accommodate without ever compromising the quality of their work and time commitment.’
‘Experts in this area. Deep experience and relationships with government officials.’
‘The people is what makes the difference, their commitment to client needs is unsurpassed, it is the collaboration and the holistic approach the team takes to assisting clients. You never feel oversold.'
'Their commitment to client needs is unsurpassed'.
'Timely, competent turn around.'
'They have great industry experience in dealing with complicated regulatory situations and know when to push back hard versus conceding a given point or argument.'
'Collaboration and deep knowledge of our organisation and business acumen.'
'You cannot find a finer firm to represent your organisation.'
Key clients
- University of Maine
- BioNTech
- Radius Health
- Adimab
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kristen Buteau; Brian Reese
Other key lawyers
Melissa Adams; Brenda Herschbach Jarrell; Charles Lyon; Stephanie Schonewald; Xiaodong Li