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5 As one of the world s premier intellectual property (IP) law firms, Fish & Richardson has established a reputation in the science and technology communities for strategic patent services that maximize the value of IP. Our patent practice is one of the largest and most respected in the United States, and we recently expanded across the Atlantic to open our first international office in Munich, Germany. Key facts: >> Nearly half of the firm s work involves patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio planning, and opinion preparation >> In 2008, we filed more than 4,600 US patent applications and 3,600 foreign patent applications >> Our patent group comprises more than 225 attorneys and technology specialists, nearly 70 of whom have PhDs >> Our experience spans a wide range of industries, including academic research and medical centers, aerospace and defense, biotech and pharma, chemicals, cleantech, consumer products, electrical and computer technology, energy, Internet, manufacturing, medical technology, nanotechnology, new media and entertainment, start up and emerging growth, telecommunications, and transportation Fish & Richardson patent and litigation attorneys work together like an all star baseball team. Everyone knows their positions and interacts seamlessly. Repligen Corporation Protecting intellectual property is vital. We trust Fish to safeguard our science. Thermo Fisher Scientific

6 Pa t e n t p r o s e c u t i o n a n d s t r a t e g i c c o u n s e l i n g s e r v i c e s S e r v i c e s e s s e n t i a l t o b u s i n e s s When it comes to protecting our intellectual property, we need to hit all the right notes. Steinway & Sons Fish helps us patent our innovative products and packaging. Fish thinks outside the box (or bottle). Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Intellectual property protection is a crucial part of each client s business strategy. In addition to patent prosecution, our attorneys provide: >> Worldwide patent portfolio strategy planning, analysis, and development >> Advice on patentability >> Opinions on patent infringement and validity >> Intellectual property audits >> Reexamination/reissue experience >> Opposition (in Europe) >> Cost reduction and cost benefit analyses of patent strategies >> Intellectual property due diligence >> Licensing >> Joint ventures and alliances >> Patent searches >> Freedom to operate investigations and opinions >> Pre suit investigations >> Representation before administrative and judicial panels >> Transactional due diligence, in collaboration with our corporate attorneys Many of our attorneys have previous careers in the industries that they now serve, some having served as in house counsel. It is this deep industry knowledge that enables us to understand our clients business issues and evaluate how intellectual property assets fit into their business strategies. Investments made in IP protection must yield the highest possible return, as investors recognize the importance of a well managed IP portfolio and know that unrecognized or unprotected assets represent lost value for shareholders. Our patent portfolio strategies and strategic counseling services help our clients capture the full value of intangible assets, maximize the return on investments in intellectual assets, and avoid litigation. The average patent lawsuit costs more than $3 million. Avoidable disputes are not only expensive, but can unnecessarily undercut market position, destroy product lines, shut down companies, and lead to potential legal risks to members of boards of directors. Fish is a leader in patent reexamination, not only to bolster patent validity or clear patents in light of newly disclosed art, but also as a strategic defensive weapon in patent litigation because we re a fully integrated group of prosecutors and litigators. The combined expertise of the Fish reexam practice is unmatched. Our experience has taught us countless lessons that other firms have yet to learn.

7 Global advantage Fish s office in Munich, home to the European and German patent offices as well as the German and federal patent courts, is positioned to help us serve our clients throughout Europe. Our Munich office provides the ability to pursue European and US IP protections efficiently, using one firm and a single, streamlined billing and docketing process. The close collaboration between our US and European attorneys benefits our clients, as we are able to draft patents applications in line with both uspto and epo requirements, enabling us to reduce costs and speed the pct filing process. Efficiency and flexibility We manage hourly costs for our clients through efficient staffing and the strategic use of technology and training. While senior attorneys oversee all patent work, highly trained junior professionals do the bulk of the technical work on patent applications, unless the client chooses otherwise. Our formal in house training program means that our clients do not pay to train our junior attorneys. On all matters, senior attorneys manage workflow and cost to ensure that work is completed efficiently and without duplication of effort. Alternatives to traditional hourly pricing models are becoming more commonplace and offer the opportunity for our attorneys to work directly with clients to determine specific needs and budgets for ongoing projects. Fish continues to lead in the development of mutually beneficial agreements, and we equip our attorneys to cooperatively build pricing models with their clients. Our advanced use of technology allows us to save our clients time and money a perfect example being FishLink, our client extranet solution that allows clients 24x7 access to up to date information regarding their ongoing matters. Additionally, ninetyfive percent of the patent applications we file each year are electronically filed using the uspto s efs web system. We are committed to breakthrough discoveries in clonal stem cells. We need patent counsel dedicated to our vision. Fish has that dedication. BioE, Inc.

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Patent Prosecution & Strategic Patent Counseling

Patent Prosecution & Strategic Patent Counseling Since our founding in 1878, we have represented some of the world s greatest innovators, including Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Wright