Insights

Sophie Wang Appointed Chair of the AIPLA Amicus Committee

Sophie Wang, a partner in Choate’s Life Sciences and Intellectual Property Litigation groups, has been appointed to serve as Chair of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Amicus Committee until October 2025.

Sophie Wang Quoted in Law360 on Double Patenting Case

Sophie Wang is quoted in a recent Law360 article, “Full Fed. Circ. Warned Of Fallout From Double Patenting Case.”

IPWatchdog Life Sciences Masters 2023 Takeaways

Key takeaways compiled by Choate attorneys who recently participated in the IPWatchdog Life Sciences Masters, which provided insights on the latest updates and trends in intellectual property law and the biopharmaceutical industry.

Sophie Wang Named a 2023 Top Woman in Law

Sophie Wang has been named a 2023 Top Woman in Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The awards ceremony and reception took place on November 1, 2023 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

Sophie Wang Will Discuss Claim Drafting at IP Watchdog 2023 Life Sciences Masters

Sophie Wang will be a panelist for the session, "The Future of Claim Drafting after Amgen: How Much Disclosure is Enough to Support the Claims?" at the IP Watchdog 2023 Life Sciences Masters Conference on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Sophie Wang and Bryana McGillycuddy Named Rising IP Stars

Managing IP has recognized Sophie F. Wang and Bryana T. McGillycuddy as 2023 Rising IP Stars.

Choate Obtains Federal Circuit Affirmation of PTAB Decision

Choate and Anita Spieth are noted in Law360’s article, “Individual Inventors Face Rough Day At Federal Circuit,” regarding a three-judge panel’s non-precedential opinion in Shamoon v. Resideo Technologies Inc. The Federal Circuit upheld the PTAB's decision to invalidate an inventor’s patent claims related to wireless communications.

Sophie Wang Speaking at Opening Session of ACI Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law

Sophie Wang is speaking at the opening session of the ACI Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Conference on Wednesday, July 26th in a panel entitled, "Year in Review: A High-Level Look at the Most Significant Legislative, Enforcement and Policy Developments Influencing Life Sciences IP, Products Liability and Compliance in 2023."

Choate Receives High Accolades in 2023 IAM Patent 1000

Ten Choate attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, and the firm is one of three firms to receive a “Silver” ranking for patent litigation, placing it in the top six in Massachusetts, and one of only four firms to be “Highly Recommended” in patent prosecution.