Business Details
Your Trusted Intellectual Property Partners in Burbank, CA
Global Patent Group (GPG) is a boutique intellectual property firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their technologies and bring them to market. Our team comprises experienced patent professionals and Ph.D. scientists with deep expertise in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, plant sciences, chemistry, and environmental technologies. We combine advanced technical knowledge with legal acumen to develop strategic IP portfolios aligned with clients' business goals. Our decades of industry experience in regulated therapeutics, diagnostics, and genome-edited plants enable us to navigate complex IP challenges.We offer personalized service, operating as an extension of clients' in-house counsel to manage IP budgets and execution plans. Our track record includes drafting thousands of patents, supporting over twenty therapeutics to market, and facilitating billions in funding through IP strategy. We prioritize understanding clients' competitive landscapes and commercial strategies to maximize long-term ROI on R&D investments.
Services
Patent Strategy
Preparation and Prosecution
Search and Analysis
Legal Opinions
Due Diligence
Patent Regulatory Crossover
Challenge Proceedings
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in pharmaceutical and biotech IP strategy
- Our team includes Ph.D. scientists and patent attorneys with technical depth
- We provide personalized service as an extension of your in-house counsel
- We've supported over twenty therapeutic products to market success
- We integrate IP strategy with commercial goals for maximum ROI
Services
Patent Strategy
We develop customized intellectual property strategies that align with clients' business objectives and R&D pipelines. Our approach integrates technical expertise with market analysis to maximize patent value. Services include portfolio management and competitive landscape assessments.
Preparation and Prosecution
Our team drafts and prosecutes patent applications at the USPTO and international patent offices. We focus on creating enforceable patents that withstand challenges. Services include claims drafting and office action responses.
Search and Analysis
We conduct comprehensive patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and prior art searches. Our technical experts evaluate IP landscapes to identify opportunities and mitigate risks for clients.
Legal Opinions
We provide expert legal guidance on IP matters including infringement risks, patent validity, and due diligence for corporate transactions. Our opinions support informed decision-making for partnerships and investments.
Due Diligence
We perform thorough IP assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and funding rounds. Our services include portfolio evaluation, risk analysis, and strategic recommendations for maximizing IP value.
People
Cynthia Hathaway
Patent Attorney
Ph.D. chemist with 20+ years experience in pharmaceutical IP strategy and patent prosecution.
Dennis Bennett
Patent Attorney
Biotechnology specialist with expertise in molecular biology and diagnostic patent applications.
Gina Nellesen
Patent Attorney
Experienced in plant sciences and environmental technology patent strategy and portfolio management.
Michael Sertic
Patent Attorney
Former industry R&D scientist with focus on medical devices and chemical innovations.
Brock Levin
Patent Agent
Specializes in patent preparation and prosecution for emerging biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialize in?
We specialize in patents for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, plant sciences, chemistry, and environmental technologies.
How do you help clients bring products to market?
We develop strategic IP portfolios that protect innovations and facilitate partnerships, funding, and commercialization.
What experience does your team have in regulated industries?
Our team has decades of experience in FDA-regulated therapeutics, diagnostics, and genome-edited plant technologies.
Do you offer flexible billing arrangements?
Yes, we provide lump-sum, not-to-exceed, and flat-fee billing options for routine services.
How do you handle international patent prosecution?
We prosecute patents at the USPTO and coordinate with foreign patent offices globally.
