Our clients are aware of the Firm’s fine reputation in the legal community, as well as that of Beveridge, DeGrandi, Weilacher & Young, the highly regarded international boutique IP firm which joined SGR in 1999. While SGR assists clients in obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights in all fields of technology, we also have specific expertise in the areas of biotechnology and the life sciences.
There has been an explosion in recent years in research and development in biotechnology, genome research and genetic engineering, leading to the development of such new fields as genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. The traditional fields of biology, chemistry, pharmacology and microbiology have been transformed by recent developments that only a few years ago would have been thought impossible. The human genome has now been sequenced, as have the genomes of several other organisms. Advances in understanding the genetic material and the characteristics of the proteins which it encodes, allows drugs to be designed to specifically interact with receptors in the human body. Genetic research also holds the promise of tailoring medicines to individuals and of one day curing disease by modifying the genetic material itself. Although these advances have not been without controversy, this research is sure to improve the lives and health of people throughout the world.
Companies that are not heavily investing in such research and development today will be left behind tomorrow. So will the professionals who serve them. Not only does SGR have a long history and extensive experience with the traditional life sciences, we seek to stay abreast of the latest technologies. Many members of our practice area have pursued graduate coursework in biotechnology and the life sciences and we will strive to stay ahead of the needs of our clients. We are prepared to serve your most challenging needs in the areas of biotechnology and the life sciences, just as we have served the needs of our most sophisticated clients for generations.