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Surfing the Waves of US IP Trends: Tips for Smoothly Riding the Waves in Written Description and Enablement

June 13, 2022  | Jessica Achtsam, Dan Altman and Eric Furman, Ph.D.

Partner Jason Gersting, Ph.D. moderated a panel of his peers in a discussion about learning how to identify the waves in current written description and enablement law and tips for smoothly riding them to expand, enhance and protect life sciences intellectual property rights. Panelists included Knobbe Martens partners Jessica Achtsam, Eric Furman, Ph.D., and Dan Altman.

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Jessica Achtsam

Jessica practices intellectual property law, focusing on U.S. and international patent portfolio management, IP due diligence, licensing strategies, and competitive landscape analysis in the medical device and biotechnology sectors. Her...

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Dan Altman

Daniel E. Altman focuses on patent protection and related licensing issues for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. A particular specialty of Dan’s relates to foreign patent protection for these...

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Eric Furman, Ph.D.

Eric S. Furman, Ph.D. focuses on patent protection and other forms of intellectual property protection for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Eric’s practice includes strategic patent counseling and procurement, freedom...

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