As a member of the firm's Intellectual Property practice group, Erin Florek assists biotechnology, life sciences and technology-based companies in applying for and protecting U.S. and international patents.

With an emphasis in chemical, biochemical and biological patents, Erin counsels clients on freedom-to-operate issues, patent infringement issues, patentability and other due diligence issues. She also assists in preparing non-infringement and invalidity opinions.

Erin’s experience involves a variety of subject matters, such as small molecule design, pharmaceuticals, pediatric and adult nutritionals, skin science and technology, bacteria-produced toxin inhibition, enzyme catalysts, microencapsulation, polymeric materials, heat transfer, semiconductor materials, electrochemical cells, hydrogen generation cells, confections and aircraft design.