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Edward R. Gates, Chairman, Shareholder, Managing Partner, 2000-2005 Attorney
Intellectual Property Licensing; Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property; Immunology; Biotechnology Patents; Medical Patents; Patent Interf...
Phone:617-646-8232
Web:http://www.wolfgreenfield.com
Address: 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
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Law Firm:Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
Lawyer:Edward R. Gates
Phone:617-646-8232
Fax:617-646-8646
Lawyer Title:Chairman, Shareholder, Managing Partner, 2000-2005
Practice Areas:Intellectual Property Licensing; Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property; Immunology; Biotechnology Patents; Medical Patents; Patent Interference Practice
Bio:Ed Gates currently serves as Chairman of Wolf Greenfield, stepping down as President and Managing Partner after leading the firm for five years. Ed's practice is devoted to IP counseling, licensing, patent portfolio development, and interferences. While most attorneys do not handle a single interference in their entire career, Ed has successfully represented companies and institutions in these complex and arcane proceedings. He began his career in litigation and uses this additional expertise for value-added client counseling and management. His clients benefit from Ed's 20+ years of intellectual property experience. He uses IP to create value at the intersection of technology and business. He anticipates clients' needs and develops IP strategies that support business objectives. He has extensive experience serving as primary negotiator and/or lead counsel in dozens of licensing transactions. Known nationally for his expertise in university policy with respect to IP, Ed is effective on either side of the table in structuring technology deals arising out of academic and hospital research institutions. He has also served on a university search committee charged with hiring a new Director of Technology Transfer. Representative Matters: · Built portfolios totaling over $1 billion in funding. · Served as primary negotiator and lead counsel in marathon 30-hour bankruptcy auction resulting in revival of debtor. (Managing Partner)
Admitted:1985, Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
College:Yale University, B.S. in Biology, 1977
Law School:Boston University, J.D., 1984
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Web:http://www.wolfgreenfield.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Edward R. Gates, graduated from Yale University, B.S. in Biology, 1977 Boston University, J.D., 1984, is now employed by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. at 600 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210.Edward R. Gates is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Edward R. Gates as your lawyer, you should consider whether Edward R. Gates offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Edward R. Gates has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Edward R. Gates's office is located at Boston, MA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Edward R. Gates has been admitted in 1985, Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Intellectual Property Licensing; Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property; Immunology; Biotechnology Patents; Medical Patents; Patent Interference Practice.

Edward R. Gates's college and law school education includes Yale University, B.S. in Biology, 1977, Boston University, J.D., 1984. Other biographical background includes Ed Gates currently serves as Chairman of Wolf Greenfield, stepping down as President and Managing Partner after leading the firm for five years. Ed's practice is devoted to IP counseling, licensing, patent portfolio development, and interferences. While most attorneys do not handle a single interference in their entire career, Ed has successfully represented companies and institutions in these complex and arcane proceedings. He began his career in litigation and uses this additional expertise for value-added client counseling and management. His clients benefit from Ed's 20+ years of intellectual property experience. He uses IP to create value at the intersection of technology and business. He anticipates clients' needs and develops IP strategies that support business objectives. He has extensive experience serving as primary negotiator and/or lead counsel in dozens of licensing transactions. Known nationally for his expertise in university policy with respect to IP, Ed is effective on either side of the table in structuring technology deals arising out of academic and hospital research institutions. He has also served on a university search committee charged with hiring a new Director of Technology Transfer. Representative Matters: · Built portfolios totaling over $1 billion in funding. · Served as primary negotiator and lead counsel in marathon 30-hour bankruptcy auction resulting in revival of debtor. (Managing Partner). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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