handling complex matters effectively in today’s competitive environment
Constant technical advances, unprecedented global turmoil and an increasing regulatory burden pose opportunities and challenges for the life sciences industry. To help clients succeed in this changing environment, Venable’s experienced legal counsel combine a firm grasp of legal precedent and procedure with a solid understanding of technology and business strategy.
We work with life sciences companies at every stage—from research institutions spinning out start-up companies to emerging businesses to established publicly traded companies. Our Life Sciences attorneys span all relevant disciplines—including intellectual property (IP), corporate finance, government relations, and litigation.
CLIENT-CENTERED MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Our view of industry dynamics.
Life sciences companies face technical, commercial and legal concerns that distinguish them from other industries. Venable attorneys take these factors into account in creating and implementing successful client strategies.
- Advanced research requires a significant financial investment over a long period of time to develop a new commercial product.
- Intellectual property is crucial to protect the investment in research and to gain competitive advantage.
- Collaboration is common between companies and research institutions to solve complex scientific challenges.
- Commercial products are subject to extensive regulatory oversight from federal agencies, notably the Food and Drug Administration, Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture and Department of Defense.
- Commercial products can be high profit blockbusters, and require special marketing to end users and Life Sciences professionals.
One of the nation’s leading law firms, Venable provides comprehensive legal services to fast-growing and emerging life science companies—including advising corporate management, protecting intellectual property, working with the government and resolving disputes.
Our Life Sciences attorneys, many with advanced scientific degrees, offer a combination of technical expertise and business and transactional experience that enable us to complete projects efficiently in today's competitive environment.