Pharmaceuticals

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Pharmaceuticals

At VLP Law Group, we understand the scientific innovation, regulatory complexity, and global commercialization challenges that define the pharmaceutical industry. Our attorneys have provided strategic counsel to companies developing and marketing pharmaceutical products — from early-stage drug discovery companies and start-ups to large public companies — helping them navigate regulatory pathways, protect intellectual property, and maximize market opportunity.

Industries we serve

The New Frontier

At VLP Law Group, we understand the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and the complex legal landscape surrounding its development and deployment. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel to companies at the forefront of AI innovation—from early-stage startups to public companies—helping them navigate legal risks while maximizing business opportunities.

Our Expertise

Our cross-disciplinary team brings deep industry knowledge and legal experience to every stage of a pharmaceutical company’s lifecycle. We advise clients across a broad range of therapeutic areas and product categories, including:

Small-molecule therapeutics and generics
Biologics and biosimilars
Orphan drugs for rare diseases
Diseases including oncological, immunological, cardiological and inflammatory disease, among others
Single compounds and combination products

Legal Services

We support our pharmaceutical clients with practical, business-focused legal guidance in areas such as:

Corporate and Venture Finance: Entity formation, venture capital and private equity financings, strategic investments, joint ventures, and M&A transactions.
Intellectual Property: Development and management of global patent portfolios, Paragraph IV Certifications, Orange Book listings, patent term restorations and extensions, trade secret protection, trademark protection and brand management, and complex licensing arrangements.
Commercial Agreements: Drafting and negotiation of licensing and collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, sales and distribution agreements, CRO, CMO and CDMO agreements, laboratory services agreements, and other services agreements.
Employment and Compensation: Advising on executive compensation, equity plans, employment agreements and mobility considerations for scientific, regulatory, and commercial leadership teams.

Partner With a Trusted Advisor

At VLP Law Group, we utilize our knowledge and experience to tailor legal solutions to the needs of our pharmaceutical clients. That experience is often bolstered by in-house or professional experience in the industry, or advanced credentials in the field.

Practice Insights

Intellectual Property

Technology Transactions

Corporate

Securities and Capital Raising

Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital

Employment

Executive Compensation

WHY WORK WITH VLP

Senior-level attention backed by proven experience.

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's complex business landscape. Our seasoned attorneys combine the expertise and polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team – you will always work with a senior attorney – giving you confidence, clarity, and experienced insight in every matter you entrust to us.

OUR ATTORNEYS
AVERAGE

27+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

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