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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.

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
Intellectual Property
Technology Transactions
Technology Transactions
Corporate
Corporate
Securities and Capital Raising
Securities and Capital Raising
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Employment
Employment
Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation

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