Andy Anderson, a partner with the firm since 1983, concentrates his practice on transactions involving intellectual property - especially biotechnology licenses and collaborations, software and Internet agreements, technology transfer from research institutions, and international licensing and strategic partnerships. He also conducts an active trademark practice, and provides advice relating to research conflicts of interest. Notable Experience · Represented biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in major collaborations, including transactions involving foreign entities. · Negotiated licenses and sponsored research agreements between research institutions and biotechnology companies. · Advised a large research institution on its intellectual property, technology-transfer policies and on translational activities. · Provided detailed analysis and comparison of intellectual-property, conflicts, and technology-transfer policies at U.S. universities for a European technology transfer organization. · Handles the worldwide trademark portfolio of a large international software company. · Handles technology transfer matters for a Boston research institution. · Evaluated trademarks and publicity rights issues for a nonprofit foundation making use of the name of a deceased author. · Oversees trademark, copyright and contract issues for a publisher of educational materials. · Handles a variety of intellectual property issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions and in the settlement of disputes. Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications · Patent Resources Group, Program on Patent Counsel's Vital Role in Corporate Transactions, April 2004, August, 2004, October 2004: Speaker on Collaborations and Purchase Agreements. · MCLE program on Sophisticated IP Licensing Issues, November 2003, November 2005: Speaker on "International Licensing." · NACUA Institute for Law and Higher Education: Speaker on "Sophisticated Technology Transfere and Licensing," November 1, 2002. · MCLE Nonprofit Law Conference, January 2002: Speaker on "Selected Issues in Technology Transfer." News & Publications June 2009, Deadline Approaches for Compliance with Massachusetts Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct Regulations
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP July 7, 2008, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Recognized in the American Lawyer June 25, 2008, Attorneys recognized at EAPD's Second Annual Pro Bono Award Reception April 10, 2008, EAPD Represents Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in $8.8 Billion Acquisition of Millennium Pharmaceuticals April 17, 2007, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2007
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP August 31, 2006, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2006
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP 2005, How Should Inventors be Compensated for Their Contributions to U.S. Patents? December 17, 2003, Madrid Protocol Arrives at Last for U.S. Trademark Owners February 7, 2003, Sublicense Rights - A Key Issue in Technology Licensing March 25, 2002, SJC Allows Counsel to Speak Directly with Employees of an Adverse Party March 21, 2002, U.K. Data Protection Act and U.S. Companies March 21, 2002, Privacy Statements and Web Sites Industries · Technology · Life Sciences · Education · Cloud Computing - IT Hosting/Outsourcing Memberships · Association of University Technology Managers · Licensing Executives Society · American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section and Forum on Franchising) · International Trademark Association · Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council · Member, Committee on Industrial Relations and Intellectual Property of Massachusetts General Hospital, 1991-1997 |