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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).  Andrew serves as a member of the Food & Drug Law Journal’s editorial advisory board and has served as an Adjunct Lecturer of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona University.

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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LOCATION

New York City
745 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, 
New York, NY 10151
745 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10151