Steven J. Penner
Steven J. Penner, Ph.D., JD, is a partner of Lathrop & Gage LLP. Steve's practice in intellectual property law emphasizes business-oriented strategic and diligence activities, transactions, and the generation and development of strong patent portfolio assets. He works with clients from private start-ups to universities to large publicly traded companies. With a background including advanced degrees in the fields of immunology and microbiology, he has direct experience in the biotechnology industry inventing and developing innovative technologies ultimately launched as products. He has a particular focus in the life science areas of biotechnology, biological and drug therapeutics, diagnostics, and vaccines.
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