Given Cooley's extensive ties with the life sciences community, it is no surprise that Cooley's Life Sciences Patent Practice is one of the most highly regarded. Cooley's Life Sciences Patent Practice has over 20 attorneys [link to list of patent practitioners] and agents with a wide range of industry experiences, advanced degrees and postdoctoral training in diverse fields including RNA interference, molecular biology, cellular biology, neurology, virology, genetics, immunology and autoimmunity, recombinant antigens, vaccines, biologics, gene therapy, genetic engineering, plant breeding, genomics, microarray technologies, chemical and biological warfare, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, catalysts, membrane fabrication and membrane-based separations.
Many of Cooley's Life Science patent practitioners are ex-patent examiners and have an in-depth knowledge of PTO procedure, with some having been recently named in The Best Lawyers in America for 2009. Cooley's patent group works closely with each client to navigate the relevant patent landscape and advise on freedom to operate issues pertaining to the client's technology. Cooley's extensive business focus is also a driver for Cooley's patent practitioners, who strive to secure issued patents that are defensible and consistent with the client's business goals.
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