Life Sciences

Chemical/Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

• Harrison IP attorneys have extensive experience in all aspects of securing patent protection in the Life Sciences - biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, organic and inorganic chemistry.
• We advise Universities, spin out companies and large and small pharmaceutical companies with respect to patentability, freedom to operate, opposition/revocation and supplementary protection certificates.
• We work closely with clients to identify patent filing strategies which support both licensing and the development of patent portfolios in order to enable companies to secure a competitive position in businesses that depend on strong and enforceable intellectual property.
• With regard to biotechnology, we have particular experience in cancer therapy and diagnostics, cardiovascular therapy, DNA sequencing, stem cells, especially embryonic stem cells, immunology, natural products, transgenic plants, tissue engineering, and fusion proteins. Our primary biotechnology contact is Michelle O’Neil.
• With regard to chemical and pharmaceutical technology, we have particular experience in organic chemistry, including the protection of chemical entities and their uses, drug delivery systems, protein pharmaceuticals, polymer chemistry, mass spectrometry, and materials. Our primary chemical contact is Julia D’Arcy.