Plant Biology and Crop Science
SNR Denton has among the world’s strongest
practices involving plant biology and crop sciences. Our
clients include the sector leaders in industry, academics and
non-profits. Our lawyers assist clients with intellectual property
protection for all types of plant biotechnology and crop science
inventions, including plant varieties, genetically modified
organisms, and biotechnological processes. Many SNR Denton
lawyers and professionals have PhDs in the field and each are
intimately familiar with the technology and have research
experience in the industry.
With backgrounds in disciplines including
genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, plant pathology and
cellular biology, our lawyers understand the complex and unique
legal issues associated with the biotechnology, genomics and
proteomics sectors. We have unparalleled strength in the area
of ag‑biotech, a rapidly growing technology specialization spanning
plant genomics, plant pathology, animal husbandry, transgenic
plants, bio energy and cleantech.
In addition, our issue-management and crisis
management teams work closely with clients to address the
legislative and public relations issues that arise in their
business operations. Because scientific studies can be taken out of
context, and/or their conclusions misused and mis-cited, skillful
reputation and issue management is essential.
We work extensively with clients at the
cutting edge of ag‑biotech research and industrial innovation. Our
lawyers are regularly consulted by leaders of the corn, soybean and
rice industries, many of whom are clients such as Monsanto and
Riceland Foods. In addition, we represent non-profits and
universities on ag‑biotech issues. We also represent farmers,
farming cooperatives, grain processors, ethanol manufacturers,
fertilizer manufacturers and other agriculture-related entities in
every aspect of the agribusiness cycle through patent portfolio
management, federal and state regulations, business transactions
and litigation.
Areas of Focus:
- Patents
- Plant Patents
- Intellectual Property assessment and
strategy
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Licensing
- Strategic advisory/Mergers and
Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Grants and legislative strategies
- IPOs/Capital Markets