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Andrew Wasson

Partner

Andrew Wasson

Partner

Andrew’s approach blends patent law, FDA regulatory law, and a deep respect for technical complexity to provide creative solutions in life sciences patent litigation, due diligence, and portfolio strategy.
Andrew’s approach blends patent law, FDA regulatory law, and a deep respect for technical complexity to provide creative solutions in life sciences patent litigation, due diligence, and portfolio strategy.

OVERVIEW

Andrew Wasson is a partner in the firm’s New York office, the chair of the firm’s FDA practice, and a member of the Executive Committee. Andrew’s practice involves patent litigation in Federal district court and appellate court proceedings, post-grant patent proceedings, due diligence, and long-term patent portfolio strategy. Andrew’s experience includes pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices in a variety of therapeutic areas (e.g., central nervous system disorders, critical care, ophthalmology, dermatology, oncology, women’s health, and rare diseases) and with a variety of delivery technologies (e.g. extended release, topical, transdermal, injectable, and percutaneous). Currently, Andrew serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham Law School as well as on the editorial advisory board of the Food & Drug Law Journal.

PUBLICATIONS

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Getting Bounced: A Spotlight on the Repercussions of Orange Book Delisting on Patent Value Determination, ACI 7th Annual Summit on Life Sciences IP Due Diligence (Dec. 5, 2024).
  • An In-Depth Look at 180-Day Exclusivity, ACI 4th Annual Passport to Proficiency on the Essentials of Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA (Oct. 22, 2024).
  • What’s New for Hatch-Waxman Litigation: Exploring Trends, Updates, and Critical Issues Intellectual Property Law, Knowledge Group Webinar (May 17, 2022).
  • Updates in Patent and Exclusivity Issues for Drug and Biological Products, FDLI Annual Conference (May 19, 2021).
  • The CREATES Act Has Passed: What Does It Mean for the Generics Industry?, FDLI Webinar (Jan. 22, 2020)
  • IP Due Diligence Considerations for the Life Science Industry: What You Should Know, Knowledge Group Webinar (Dec. 6, 2019)
  • Patents and Related Protections and Mechanisms, ACI’s FDA Bootcamp, Boston MA (Sept. 18, 2019).
  • Innovative Medical Product Technologies, Novel Products, and FDA Regulation, Food and Drug Law Institute Annual Conference, Washington DC (May 2, 2019).
  • Workshop on Concepts in Intellectual Property Law, Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Iona College, New Rochelle NY (Feb. 22, 2019).
  • “Addressing Risk and Opportunities in Life Sciences IP Due Diligence”, Knowledge Group Webinar (November 14, 2018)
  • “Keynote: The Regulatory Perspective: The Next Horizon of Innovation”, Moderator, BioNJ’s C-Suite Summit 2018 Take It To the Top, Bridgewater, NJ (October 25, 2018)
  • “REMS Restrictions and Generic Entry: Trends and Developments in Legislative and Regulatory Activity,” 10th Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies Summit, Crystal City VA (Jan. 30, 2018)
  • Workshop on Concepts in Intellectual Property Law, Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Iona College, New Rochelle NY (Feb. 19, 2018).
  • “The BPCIA Patent Dance: What’s Old and What’s New in 2018”, Knowledge Group Webinar (June 28, 2018)
  • “The BPCIA Patent Dance: Recent Trends, Developments and Court Decisions,” The Knowledge Group, Webinar (August 9, 2017)
  • “Lessons Learned: Disputes & IP”, Fourth Due Diligence Summit for Life Sciences, Boston, MA (May 19, 2017)
  • “Inter Partes Review in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech”, Lawline, New York, NY (Feb. 24, 2017)
  • “Recent Developments on IP and REMS”, 9th Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies Summit, Arlington, VA (Jan. 27, 2017)
  • “Aligning IP Protection and Regulatory Compliance with the Product Development Cycle”, Medical Devices Summit 2016, Boston MA (Feb. 10, 2016).
  • “Fundamentals of FDA Regulatory Law”, American Conference Institute, FDA Boot Camp, Boston MA (Sept. 29, 2015).
  • “Third Party IP: Preserving Freedom to Operate, Food and Drug Law Institute”, Intellectual Property Throughout the Drug Development Lifecycle, Washington D.C. (July 7, 2012).
  • “First-filed Generic Exclusivity and Forfeiture Thereof”, New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association, 25th Annual Pharmaceutical / Chemical Patent Practice Update, New Brunswick, NJ (Dec. 7, 2011).
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AWARDS

EDUCATION

  • Haverford College, (B.A., Biology, 2002)
  • Duke University School of Law, (J.D./M.A., 2005)

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

MEMBERSHIPS

  • New York Intellectual Property Law Association
  • AIPLA
  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
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New York City
745 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, 
New York, NY 10151
745 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10151