Traditional chemistry and chemical-related disciplines drive many of the technologies that continue to shape our world. For Townsend, chemistry expertise is a hallmark of our overall patent practice – the cornerstone of our excellence in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and other life sciences disciplines.
Townsend is recognized as one of the leading patent prosecution firms in the U.S. for chemical-related technologies and also has one of the largest chemistry-focused practice groups. More than 30 of our lawyers and technical / scientific advisors have advanced degrees in chemistry-related disciplines and at least 15 have Ph.D.'s in chemistry-related fields. In addition to a large number of filings in the U.S., Townsend assists U.S. clients with the filing of patents in virtually every (active) foreign jurisdiction through the efforts of a trusted network of foreign associate law firms. Townsend also frequently works with foreign associate law firms that already have an established relationship with the client. We find that this approach allows us to harness the best expertise in each jurisdiction given the country-specific intricacies of patent law.
Townsend’s vast technical expertise is applied to our work with clients in numerous areas, including:
- Agricultural chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- Analytical instrumentation
- Biochip technology
- Bio fuels
- Bioinformatics
- Cell biology
- Chemical engineering
- Chemical process technology and plant design
- Diagnostics
- Dye chemistry
- Formulation
- Gas analysis including pre-concentrators using metal organic framework molecules
- Gene therapy
- High-throughput screening
- Immunology
- Immunotoxins
- Inorganic chemistry
- Medical devices
- Metallurgy
- Molecular biology
- Nanotechnology
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmaceuticals and drug delivery
- Plant molecular biology
- Polymer chemistries
- Process research
- Proteomics
- Scale-up
- Semiconductor fabrication
- Small molecular chemistry
- Synthetic Chemistry
- Transgenic animals
- Waste management and environmental remediation
- X-ray chrystallography
Townsend advises clients in developing chemical technologies at every stage of corporate development. We help start-up biotechnology companies develop their patent portfolios quickly and strategically, to achieve the strongest possible market positions for their technologies. As small start-ups evolve into larger, successful ventures, we provide ongoing assistance in patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, license negotiation, due diligence, litigation and any other intellectual property needs such companies and institutions may have. Thus, from the inception of your biotechnology company through a successful acquisition or evolution into a larger entity, we will help to strategically protect and manage all aspects of your company’s valuable intellectual property portfolio.
We offer breadth not only in technology but also in patent-related legal services. Our attorneys can help secure enforceable patent rights both in the United States and throughout the world. We help you manage your company’s patent portfolio and in developing a corporate patenting strategy. We also have extensive experience in:
- Litigation
- Interferences
- Oppositions
- Appeals
- Due diligence
- Patentability searches
- Freedom-to-operate searches
- Validity analyses
- Infringement analyses
- Interferences
- Agreements and contracts relating to patents, such as license agreements, research and development agreements, and nondisclosure agreements, including both preparation and review.
With our resources, we can help build your company’s intellectual property into a body of powerful, highly valued assets. With our wide range of services, we can help secure and protect your innovative chemical-related technologies to allow your company to capitalize on and profit from those technologies to their fullest potential.