Intellectual Property Litigation: Life Science
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Ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for IP in Michigan in 2025.
6 Six Chambers USA ranked attorneys for IP in Michigan and Illinois in 2025.
120+ We have grown our IP team to over 120 professionals.
40% 40% of our IP team have advanced degrees, including PhDs in science and technology.
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Half of our IP team have experience as scientists, engineers, and attorneys in top pharma, biotech, and tech companies.
With a legacy spanning decades, Honigman’s Life Sciences IP Litigation practice stands at the forefront of high-stakes patent and intellectual property disputes for innovators in pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. Our deep bench of award-winning litigators, many of whom hold advanced degrees in biological sciences and chemistry, leverages both legal and scientific knowledge to guide clients through the most complex disputes in U.S. District Courts, the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Federal Circuit. We have a proven record of securing results in competitor and bet-the-product litigations where hundreds of millions of dollars and critical market positions are at stake.
Key strengths of our approach Strategic insight: Our team’s technical fluency covers the full spectrum of life sciences IP litigation, including Hatch-Waxman and biosimilar disputes as well as cases involving small molecules, biologics, antibodies, enzymes, genetically engineered organisms, and cutting-edge medical devices. High-impact representation: We frequently serve as lead counsel in bench and jury trials, successfully advancing clients’ interests in complex matters that define their business trajectories. Deep industry experience: As part of a 120+ strong multidisciplinary IP practice, we draw on the expertise of numerous PhDs and seasoned professionals with experience at major pharmaceutical companies and dynamic startups, ensuring that every legal strategy is firmly grounded in real-world scientific and business considerations. Seamless integration across legal disciplines: our life sciences litigators collaborate closely with their firm colleagues in patent prosecution, FDA regulatory counseling, corporate transactions, and antitrust litigation. This integrated approach allows us to anticipate challenges and deliver creative, business-focused solutions in every engagement.