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February 22, 2008
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Higgins Joins Eckert Seamans in Philadelphia
Bolsters Growing IP Practice
The national law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today
announced the continued expansion of its intellectual property practice in
Philadelphia
with the addition of Patrick H. Higgins as a Member. Mr. Higgins
joined from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, where he was a partner in that
firm’s Intellectual Property Practice.
Eckert Seamans continues to expand in Philadelphia, recently announcing the addition
of Roberta Jacobs-Meadway, Jay K. Meadway, Bernadine J. Munley
and Richard E. Peirce as Members, who joined Eckert Seamans from
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP.
“Pat joins a growing team of very accomplished IP veterans in Philadelphia,” said Tim
Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Eckert Seamans. “He has extensive
experience in IP matters particularly on the innovative side of the
pharmaceutical industry. The focus of Pat’s practice is evaluating,
building, maintaining and enforcing market exclusivity in the drug-discovery
industry.”
“As the Philadelphia office continues to
expand, specifically in the IP area, we recognized the need to attract
accomplished lawyers who expanded the reach of our practice,” said
Albert Bixler, Member-in-Charge of Eckert Seamans’ Philadelphia office.
“Pat fits this mold. He is a very well-respected attorney and has unique
industry experience which will enable him to add tremendous value to the service
we provide clients in this area.”
Since 1993, Mr. Higgins has handled the evaluation, development, enforcement
and defense of IP rights and regulatory exclusivity for a range of
pharmaceutical companies and other clients. He is experienced in
litigation.
He received his law degree from Widener University, his master’s degree from the
University of Maryland, and his
bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. Prior to law school, Mr.
Higgins worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry.
During this time, a major pharmaceutical company awarded him the Global Director
of Research Award.
About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (www.eckertseamans.com), a national law firm with ten offices throughout the eastern United States, provides a full range of legal services nationwide to businesses of all sizes, institutions, municipalities, colleges and universities, government agencies and individuals. Its practice areas encompass litigation, including mass tort and products liability litigation, corporate and business law, intellectual property law, labor and employment relations, aviation law, bankruptcy and restructuring, employee benefits, environmental law, construction law, municipal finance, real estate, and tax and estate law. Eckert Seamans has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, West Chester and Southpointe, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Morgantown, West Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and White Plains, New York.
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