Life Sciences + Biotechnology

Miller Canfield has developed a broad expertise in the field of life sciences. The firm’s life sciences practice includes representation of more than 100 companies in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, drug discovery technology, genomics, medical devices, diagnostics, and health care services. We regularly advise life sciences companies on both public and private equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, research and development financings, technology licensing and contracts, as well as day-to-day securities and corporate governance matters. The life sciences attorneys maintain close ties with venture capital funds most active in the space, and have represented more life sciences companies in the process of securing venture capital financing than any other law firm in the Midwest.

To assist life sciences companies with the protection and exploitation of their intellectual property, the firm maintains a dedicated team of intellectual property attorneys led by industry veterans with significant experience securing and defending patent positions. The firm adapts its services to account for the different conditions in the life sciences industry, such as longer product development timetables, regulatory and reimbursement issues, and unique relationships with the scientific and medical communities. Our team includes attorneys with advanced, technical or scientific degrees and industry training to better serve the needs of our clients.