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Christopher Sweeney focuses on obtaining patent protection for biotech, chemical and pharmaceutical technologies.Mr. Sweeney’s practice includes worldwide patent procurement, portfolio management, due diligence, licensing, trademark and invalidity/non-infringement opinions.  He currently represents clients in technological areas including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, immunology, life sciences, food sciences, industrial chemistry and medical devices.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sweeney was with a biotechnology company acquired by ALK-Abelló.  In graduate school, Mr. Sweeney conducted research on DNA/RNA transcription proteins.Mr. Sweeney is currently the President of the Washington State Patent Law Association (WSPLA).  He also serves on the Board of Directors of QLaw, and is the chair of the membership committee.  In addition, Mr. Sweeney is active on the Business Development Committee of the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA).Mr. Sweeney serves on the faculty for CASRIP, the Center for the Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property at the University of Washington School of Law.  He has also taught classes on Intellectual Property Law as an adjunct professor at UCSD Business School.Mr. Sweeney joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2011.

Practices Areas

Intellectual Property

Language

English

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