Dr. Murray Spruill has combined his scientific background with extensive legal expertise to provide high quality patent-related legal services for his clients. Dr. Spruill is the leader of our Biotechnology, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Patents Group, and a thought leader and frequent author/speaker on topics dealing with biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law. He also serves as co-leader of the firm's Life Sciences Task Force.

Dr. Spruill's scientific expertise includes genetics, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmaceuticals and small molecule therapeutics. He uses this expertise in providing services relating to all areas of patent law, including patent drafting and prosecution, general patent counseling and strategic planning, patentability, freedom-to-operate opinions, validity and non-infringement opinions and licensing. His clients include large corporations, mid-sized companies, small start-ups, universities and research institutions. Dr. Spruill is listed in Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Intellectual Property and Biotechnology Law. In 2011, he earned the Raleigh-Durham Area Lawyer of the Year Award in Biotechnology Law.