Cooley LLP frequently works with clients on patent portfolio creation and management and related transactions, due diligence, and financings across a range of sectors. The practice is headed up by Boston-based life sciences and health specialist Matthew Pavao, who is experienced in assisting with global patent acquisition. At the same office, Heidi Elracher offers strategic advice on various high-value cases, while Washington DC-based Chris Holly is noted for his expertise in due diligence. On the West Coast, Mika Reiner Mayer‘s workload includes advising life sciences companies and their investors on the due diligence aspects of patent matters, while Madhuri Roy is also a key name to note in Palo Alto. Former team lead Ivor Elfiri left the New York office in August 2024 for an in-house role.
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Key clients
- Versanis Bio
- AusperBio
- Star Therapeutics
- Longitude Capital
- Endogenex, Inc.
- Alpine Bio
- Provivi
- AgroSpheres
- Pivot Bio
- Alto Neurosciences, Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing Moderna TX in developing its global IP strategies to protect and facilitate commercialization of Moderna’s mRNA medicines for use in emerging fields beyond the COVID-19 vaccines.
- Representing Bruker Nano Group in the development of a worldwide patent portfolio generally relating to accessible and top-quality precision medicine and transitional research products.
- Represented Endogenex, Inc. as primary IP counsel since being introduced to the company by leading IP due diligence on behalf of investors for the company’s Series A financing.
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Practice head
Matthew Pavao
Other key lawyers
Heidi Elracher; Chris Holly; Mika Reiner Mayer; Jonathan Cousin; Joanna Hubberts; Madhuri Roy