Bill Christiansen

Partner

I help life science innovators gain a competitive edge by performing appropriate due diligence as well as acquiring and optimizing worldwide patent assets.

bchristiansen@cooley.com

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Dr. Bill Christiansen advises pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clean energy and medical device companies, as well as universities, non-profit research institutions and investors, with respect to complex intellectual property matters and market exclusivity strategies.

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Experience

Shoreline Biosciences Enters Collaboration With BeiGene to Develop Genetically Modified Cell Therapies
GGV Capital Raises $2.5 Billion Across Four Funds
Celularity to Go Public Through SPAC Merger
Owl Ventures Closes $585 Million in New Funds to Support Edtech
argenx – $557 Million Follow-On Offering
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I've worked with a lot of patent attorneys and what distinguishes Bill above others is how deeply he learns about your business as well as your science. He knows how to position your patents to increase their value, especially relative to your competition. – Client

Education

University of Washington School of Law
JD, with honors, 1998
University of Notre Dame
PhD, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
1995
Oregon State University
BS, Biochemistry and Biophysics
1991