Biotechnology & Life Sciences Patents

Peer-to-Peer Counsel: From the Lab Bench to the Patent Office

In the complex fields of Biomedical Engineering and Genetics, a generalist attorney cannot adequately protect what they do not understand. At the R. Baca Law Firm, we provide "Peer-to-Peer" legal counsel. Our team includes MDs and PhDs who have stood where you stand—at the lab bench, analyzing X-ray crystallography data and optimizing protein expression systems.

We do not need a translator for your science. Our Technical Advisor, Dr. Arthur Baca (MD, PhD), is a medical scientist who successfully developed and licensed an E. coli expression strain now used in laboratories worldwide. Whether you are prosecuting claims for structure-based drug design or clinical diagnostic assays, we draft applications that capture the precise utility and novelty of your discovery.

Core Competencies:

• Protein Engineering & Drug Design: Structure-based design, X-ray crystallography, and recombinant DNA technology.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Flow cytometry, DNA microarray analysis, immunophenotyping, and laboratory medicine.
• Microbiology & Genetics: Bacterial expression strains, synthetic gene construction, and microbial pathogenesis.
• Bioinformatics: Computational biology and large-scale genomic data analysis.

What Biotechnology Patent Services Do You Offer?

We provide specialized patent services for biotechnology innovations including therapeutic proteins, antibodies, gene therapies, diagnostic methods, research tools, and agricultural biotechnology. Our team includes attorneys with advanced degrees in molecular biology and biochemistry who understand the science behind your innovations.

How Do You Handle Biotech Patent Challenges?

Biotechnology patents face unique challenges including enablement requirements, written description issues, and evolving patent eligibility standards. We navigate these challenges effectively through strategic claim drafting and prosecution, ensuring your innovations receive strong protection.

What About Antibody and Protein Patents?

We have extensive experience protecting antibody therapeutics, fusion proteins, and engineered proteins through composition claims, method of use claims, and manufacturing process claims. We understand the technical and legal nuances of protecting biological molecules.

Can You Protect Gene Therapies and CRISPR?

Yes. We stay current with evolving patent law in gene editing, gene therapy vectors, and CRISPR technologies, ensuring effective protection for cutting-edge genetic medicine innovations. We understand both the science and the complex legal landscape.

How Do You Handle Diagnostic Method Patents?

We navigate the complex patent eligibility landscape for diagnostic methods, crafting claims that satisfy Mayo/Alice requirements while providing meaningful protection for diagnostic innovations. Our approach focuses on technical improvements and practical applications.