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China
Represent clients in all aspects of foreign direct investment. For more than 10 years DWT has represented the interests of foreign investors in China, whether such investments are in the areas of manufacturing, hotel and hospitality, retail, energy, telecommunications, media, computer and software, real estate development, automotive, banking and finance, airlines, insurance, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device. read more
Corporate Finance
Counsel entrepreneurs in all funding aspects of life sciences companies. This includes formation and creation of a finance-ready infrastructure and assistance with seed and late-stage financing. Assist companies with exit strategies such as initial public offerings and acquisitions. Represent investors and underwriters in the life sciences industry.read more
Employment
Employers today face an unprecedented range of legal issues as the government increases workplace regulation and as workers become more knowledgeable about and litigious in claiming individual rights. Davis Wright Tremaine vigorously represents employers in litigation ranging from defense of claims of employment discrimination to obtaining restraining orders to prevent disclosure of trade secrets. We also emphasize preventive counseling, recognizing that well-planned strategies and counseling can help clients avoid costly litigation. In addition, we have developed a variety of training programs to assist employers in dealing with issues such as preventing sexual harassment, administering performance appraisals, and accommodating disabled employees. read more
Energy
We assist clients, including energy producers and suppliers, project developers, large energy consumers and energy industry investors to best understand markets and regulatory structures, and to take advantage of opportunities arising from this complex landscape. We are intimately familiar with all aspects of the energy and related industries. Leading life sciences companies, universities, and research institutions recognize that the cost and reliability of the electricity and natural gas they purchase to operate their research, development, manufacturing, and campus facilities are significant cost drivers that impact their financial success. DWT's Energy Group offers the technical skills and the extensive industry-focused experience to advise these institutions on their procurement of electricity and natural gas and to represent them in negotiating energy contracts, in the development and financing of self-generation facilities, in regulatory proceedings that affect the cost and terms of energy service, and in contractual disputes with utilities and other energy service providers.
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Health
We represent a variety of healthcare providers and related organizations in a number of regulatory, operational, transactional, and employment matters. Our regulatory work includes FDA and research compliance, anti-kickback and self-referral laws such as Stark, HIPAA, reimbursement, licensing, tax matters (both for profit and non-profit). Our operational, transactional, and employment experience covers Health Information Technology, corporate governance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, employee benefits, immigration, executive compensation and union matters.
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Intellectual Property
All aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law designed to protect
innovation, image/branding and maximize investment returns.
Trademark - Assist companies in creating a trademark portfolio
and counsel them on how to avoid costs associated with the development
of unsuccessful marks. Assess the availability and protectability
of proposed marks, prosecute and manage domestic and foreign applications
and assist with the maintenance of registered marks.
Patents - Assist companies and non-profit research institutes,
including universities and medical centers, in creating a patent
portfolio and counsel them on how to protect their inventions in
the United States and worldwide. Assess the patentability of inventions
and assist with licensing of the technology.
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Licensing and Strategic Alliances
Resources for structuring, negotiating and drafting corporate alliances and other technology-related transactions both domestically and internationally, including corporate partnering transactions, university and government license agreements, sponsored research and development agreements, manufacturing and supply contracts and distribution agreements.
Regulatory Compliance
Advise on FDA and related regulatory issues surrounding the pre-clinical and clinical testing, manufacturing, distribution, labeling, marketing, exportation and importation of FDA-regulated products, including pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. Advise clients on FDA and HHS regulations governing negotiating research agreements, the use of human subjects in research, protection of medical privacy (including HIPAA compliance), reimbursement in clinical trials, financial conflicts of interest and anti-kickback and Stark issues.
Real Estate & Land Use
Life sciences companies are often competing for space in dynamic real estate markets and face unique challenges in acquiring, developing, leasing and operating facilities for laboratory, research and administrative needs. Whether our clients choose to lease, own independently or develop their facilities through partnerships with experienced developers, Davis Wright Tremaine has the experience and practical judgment to help guide them through all aspects of facility acquisition, leasing, permitting, financing and construction. read more
Mergers and Acquisitions
Act on behalf of buyers and sellers in both private and public deals.
Assist life sciences companies with the following M & A activities:
structuring transactions, conducting due diligence investigations,
negotiating and drafting acquisition documents, requesting and receiving
necessary government approvals and implementing "defensive" measures. read more
Technology Litigation
Provide a team of litigators skilled in patent, trademark and copyright
litigation, as well as defending company proprietary and contractual
rights.
Tax-Exempt Organizations
Represent academic institutions, hospitals, clinics and other health
care organizations that are engaged in research and development
of devices and drugs, protection of tax-exempt status, including
physician recruitment and private benefit issues, as well as tax-exempt
financing. read more
Related Services
As a full-service law firm,we have proven expertise in many areas
of law useful to any growing industry, including: antitrust
and trade regulation, environmental,
natural resources,
product liability and insurance coverage.
For more information about the services DWT's Life Sciences group provides, download the fact sheets below:
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