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U.S. patent reform, regulatory enforcement, pending health care reform, and technology convergence are issues impacting the life sciences industry. The aging world population and a challenging economic environment have presented vast opportunities as well as great challenges.

As the discovery and development of new blockbuster inventions becomes increasingly more elusive, life sciences companies are seeking to expand their product portfolios to meet the demands of the global market by balancing integration of scientific discovery and calculated business planning.

Cross-Disciplinary Services for the Life Sciences Industry

Melding crucial legal disciplines in the areas of businessIPhealth care, and FDA regulatory law, the attorneys of the Life Sciences Industry Team of Foley meet the diverse needs of today's life sciences enterprises

Technical Acumen in Applicable Scientific Sectors
For more than 25 years, Foley's Life Sciences Industry Team has provided comprehensive legal services for life sciences enterprises. The cornerstone of our success has been our unique ability to blend technical and legal insights with an understanding of our clients' real-world business needs. 

Foley attorneys and professionals are uniquely capable of understanding our clients' technologies. Members of our Life Sciences Industry Team have research or commercial experience in related areas, including:


  • Agricultural biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biologics
  • Bio-pharmacology
  • Biophysics
  • Biotechnology
  • Cellular biology
  • Diagnostics
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Materials sciences and engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Medical devices
  • Molecular biology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Neurosciences
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Nutritional biochemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Protein chemistry
  • Public health
  • Stem cells and regenerative medicine
  • Vaccines

Additionally, more than 45 attorneys and paraprofessionals hold Ph.D.s, and more than 40 hold Master's degrees in a relevant science.

Assisting Clients in the Global Market
Foley is ingrained in the thriving life sciences communities we represent. We know the life sciences industry and we understand the myriad factors that shape our clients' businesses; therefore, we are able to evolve to meet their evolving needs.



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