IP Prosecution & Commercialization

The diversity in our experience and technical training in areas of critical importance to life sciences companies distinguishes Alston & Bird from other law firms. More than 90 of our attorneys and patent agents are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  Our members hold more than 40 life sciences degrees in all the major fields of biology as well as in chemistry, chemical engineering and biomedical engineering.  The degrees include 25 advanced science degrees, 11 of which are doctorates. Using this knowledge base, we help clients protect and commercialize pioneering technology and evaluate competitive intellectual property. 

Our IP layers have substantive experience helping many clients manage the critical process of product commercialization in the life science arena.  From patent preparation and prosecution to risk assessment and product clearance, from due diligence analysis in support of venture capital financing to patent mapping, our IP lawyers are trusted by life science companies.  We understand their evolving IP needs and how to guide them every step of the way as an interactive partner.