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Navigating the patent thicket – “IP in 5” video series

In the “IP in 5” video series, MBHB Partners Kevin Noonan and Chris Singer discuss the role of patents in drug development and allegations that patents are being used to create complex “thickets.”

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About the Authors

Kevin E. Noonan

Kevin E. Noonan is co-Chair of MBHB’s Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Practice Group. Dr. Noonan is an experienced patent lawyer, molecular biologist and renowned thought leader in biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law. Over the past 30 years, he has counseled some of the largest biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the world on intellectual property issues.

Christopher P. Singer, Ph.D.

Christopher Singer, Ph.D.is engaged by clients in the life sciences industry for his experience with domestic and foreign patent prosecution, due diligence, strategic counseling, patent portfolio management, and opinion work. Dr. Singer works with individual inventors, emerging companies, national universities and global biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

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