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Steven G. Davis, PhD
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Steven G. Davis, PhD

Partner

617.449.6580
Boston
sdavis@mccarter.com

Esteemed by clients as "unbelievably smart," Steven Davis impresses with his ability to handle complex matters in an efficient manner. Clients attest that he is "autonomous, thorough and thoughtful." —Chambers USA

Dr. Steven G. Davis focuses his practice on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy and management, freedom to operate assessments, infringement analysis, patent issues related to IPOs, and intellectual property licensing. He assists universities, start-ups, and major pharmaceutical corporations with protecting technologies in the areas of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, with a particular emphasis in organic chemistry. Of particular interest is advising venture capital investors with due diligence investigations and advising other clients prior to acquiring intellectual property assets.

Steve has practiced patent law for 23 years both in private practice and as in-house patent counsel for Eli Lilly & Co. His clients also benefit from his experience in industry as a research scientist.

Steve has co-authored eight scientific publications and is a co-inventor on U.S. Patent 5,073,564 covering photo activated insecticides. After completing graduate school, he worked for five years conducting research in the areas of pesticide chemistry and the preparation of compounds containing stable isotopes. Steve is committed to the promotion of early-stage technologies.

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Chambers USA, Intellectual Property, Massachusetts, 2010–2019
Clients say: I like working with Steve because of his really good grasp of organizing projects and we always get good work product from him.—Chambers USA
One happy client comments: I can always get Steve's attention; he is always aware of our needs. He doesn't treat us like a small fish in a big pond.—Chambers USA
Clients say: He is a highly skilled attorney - very strategic and a real problem solver.—Chambers USA

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Intellectual Property
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Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law JD, magna cum laude, 1993
Johns Hopkins University PhD Chemistry, 1985
Johns Hopkins University MS, 1981
Chemistry
Swarthmore College BA, 1979
Chemistry

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Massachusetts
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

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Boston Patent Law Association

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