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Jeffrey B. Safran, PhD
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Jeffrey B. Safran, PhD

Special Counsel

302.984.6357
Wilmington
jsafran@mccarter.com

Dr. Jeffrey Safran’s practice includes all segments of patent and trademark prosecution, including the preparation of patent and trademark applications; portfolio development and management; client counseling; patentability, trademarkability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions; and due diligence.

Technical areas of Jeff’s practice include all areas of biotechnology (such as biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, microbiology, and bacteriology), plant genetics, chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and herbicides, screening and diagnostic assays, diagnostic agents, and methods of treatment.

Jeff also has extensive licensing experience, including intellectual property in-licensing and out-licensing, joint venture licensing, company-to-company licensing, and industry/university collaborations. Additionally, he works closely with the firm’s Mergers and Acquisition practice, counseling clients on the intellectual property aspects of their business transactions.

Representative Matters

Eurofins Discovery—Acquisition

Represented Eurofins Discovery on its acquisition of DiscoveryBioMed.

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Education

Temple University Beasley School of Law JD, 2003
  • Research Editor, Temple Environmental and Technology Law Journal
University of Delaware Postdoctoral Fellow, 2000
University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences PhD Biochemistry, 1999
East Tennessee State University BS Biology, 1992

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Delaware
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Court Admissions

U.S. District CourtDistrict of Delaware

Memberships & Certifications

American Bar Association
Intellectual Property Section

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Delaware State Bar Association

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