Biologic Product Infringement Analysis and License Support

BACKGROUND

Upstream provided financial and technical support to a major research university and its research foundation for its patented processes directed to a fundamental tool used in the biotech industry.

Our Analysis

  • Upstream’s technical experts identified more than ten biologic therapeutic products, in two months, that were produced with the patented tool.

    • Upstream provided evidence to the university and its legal counsel.

  • The Upstream team worked closely with counsel, in negotiating settlements and licenses.

Outcome

Upstream’s analysis and negotiation support was instrumental in achieving more than ten settlements, with separate companies, of a cumulative amount in excess of $60 million.