Legal Counsel That Speaks Science
Life sciences companies do not need a law firm that has to be educated on what they do. They need attorneys who already understand the biology, the chemistry, the regulatory landscape, and what it actually costs when something goes wrong.
At Cogent Law, our life sciences team brings firsthand scientific training alongside sophisticated legal expertise. We have worked with early-stage biotechs building their first IP portfolio and established pharmaceutical companies navigating complex licensing deals and USPTO proceedings. What stays consistent is our approach: practical, business-minded counsel that moves your work forward rather than slowing it down.
We are not a department of no. We are the team that figures out how to get to yes.
Counsel in this practice: David Molfa, Donna M. Haynes, Nao Takada.
Who Works With Us
How We Can Help
Our life sciences attorneys bring firsthand scientific training and sophisticated legal expertise across the full lifecycle of life sciences innovation. Our services include:
Life Sciences Legal Services
What to Expect When Working With Cogent Law
Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your business model, your scientific assets, and what you are actually trying to accomplish, not just your immediate legal question.
Tailored Legal Strategy
We build a plan around your specific goals, whether that is IP protection, a transaction, or long-term portfolio development.
Transparent Pricing
Wherever possible, we offer flat-fee arrangements so you know exactly what to expect. No surprises on the invoice.
Collaborative Engagement
We work as your strategic partner, not just your outside counsel. That means clear communication, real availability, and attorneys who pick up the phone when you call.
Ongoing Support
As your science advances and your business scales, we stay with you, providing continued legal guidance, portfolio management, and counsel at every stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Life Sciences Legal Counsel
We work with biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical device innovators, research institutions and academic spinouts, digital health and healthcare IT companies, and investors and private equity firms active in the life sciences sector.
Our team prepares and prosecutes patent applications across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and AI-driven life sciences technologies. That work spans prior art searches, patentability opinions, USPTO proceedings, and full lifecycle portfolio management.
Yes. We negotiate and draft licensing agreements, research collaborations, material transfer agreements, co-development deals, and technology transfer arrangements, with a focus on protecting your position while keeping deals moving.
Yes. We represent clients in USPTO administrative proceedings including inter partes reviews, ex parte reexaminations, and post-grant proceedings involving life sciences and chemistry-related patents.
Wherever possible, we offer flat-fee arrangements so you know exactly what to expect. For matters where flat-fee is not practical, we provide clear estimates and communicate any anticipated changes promptly.
Yes. We advise investors conducting diligence on life sciences targets and counsel private equity firms through acquisitions, portfolio management, and exit strategies in the sector.
Yes. We work with university spinouts and early-stage companies to build strong IP foundations, secure initial funding, and put the right governance structures in place from day one.
Call Cogent Law at 202-644-8880 or submit the contact form and the team will follow up to discuss your specific situation.