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Intellectual Property,
Corporate

Jan. 4, 2018

Intersection of patent and FDA regulatory considerations for life sciences startups

Careful IP planning is especially important in the life sciences, in which companies often rely on only a handful of patents to protect a high-market value product such as an FDA-approved drug.

Lisa N. Silverman

Of Counsel
Morrison & Foerster LLP

Email: lsilverman@mofo.com

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Intersection of patent and FDA regulatory considerations for life sciences startups
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VENTURE CAPITAL CORNER

Innovator companies at all stages seek patent protection in order to limit market competition. Many early-stage companies seek patent protection with the additional goal of attracting investment. However, even if patent filings are accelerated in order to raise funds, it is important that early-stage companies not discount the value of developing a thoughtful and comprehensive IP strategy from the outset. Careful IP plan...

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