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A best practice in big pharma, not common in start-ups

Written by Olivier ter Brake | Mar 19, 2025 2:29:31 PM

A common pitfall for biotech startups is that the legal counsel often doesn’t fully grasp the underlying science. How do you avoid this? Have a patent attorney and legal collaborate on contracts to bridge the gap.

Your company’s value resides in IP, contracts, and technology. Patent attorneys have a good understanding of science, business and legal. 

Involving a patent attorney in legal work ensures your business is properly protected. A best practice in big pharma, but a lot less common in start-ups.