Biotechnology / Life Science

We keep your research safe

The biotech sector is developing rapidly – and so is the legal situation in the field of life sciences. Innovations in the areas of biology, biochemistry and biotechnology require enormous research investment. However, as this research is easy to imitate, obtaining effective patent protection is all the more important. Through designing tailored solutions for your inventions, we help ensure your economic success.

What can we do for you? We advise and support our clients in the following areas:

  • Biology and biosciences, including red, green and white genetic engineering and biotechnology, technical biology including fermentation, cell culture, evolutionary biotechnology and bioinformatics
  • Microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, transgenic organisms
  • Gene therapy, tumour therapy, stem cells, regulatory molecules and cells
  • Biodiagnostics, including diagnostics based on DNA, RNA and proteins such as antibody-based analytical and diagnostic methods
  • Biochemistry, biological chemistry, immunology including antibodies and immuno-regulatory molecules and their pharmaceutical applications, biochemical processes and products, peptide and protein chemistry, sequencing and verification of biopolymers
  • Plant genetics, breeding and varieties, plant diagnostics

Our strengths for your benefit

Our highly specialized attorneys possess in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving patent case law landscape in the areas of biotechnology and life sciences in Germany, Europe and worldwide.