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◈ BIOTECH · PATENTS · INTERNATIONAL

Global patent strategy for a food-preservation innovator.

A growth-stage biotech company developing a proprietary food coating technology to extend shelf life of perishable goods needed international protection that would scale with the business.

PCT
INTERNATIONAL FILING STRATEGY
U.S.
ALLOWED CLAIMS ON CORE FORMULATION
PPH
POSITIONED FOR ACCELERATED GLOBAL EXAMINATION
// WHY PATENT STRATEGY MATTERS FOR BIOTECH
Innovation safeguards
Whether developing novel formulations, biological coatings, or diagnostic systems, biotech companies must protect core technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
Global market access
International patent filings — through mechanisms like the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) — are essential for companies scaling across borders.
Investor readiness
A well-structured patent portfolio signals maturity, technical defensibility, and long-term growth potential — key factors for attracting venture capital and strategic partners.
// OUR APPROACH

How we ran the matter.

01
International patent filing
Lynch LLP filed a PCT application for the client's biotech formulation, enabling protection across multiple jurisdictions. Strategic amendments and Chapter II filings ensured broad claim coverage and alignment with global patent offices.
02
National phase strategy
Recognizing the client's emerging international portfolio needs, we engaged early to develop a tailored national phase strategy — evaluating key markets, analyzing local patent frameworks, and identifying jurisdictions where alternative IP structures (such as utility models) may offer strategic advantages.
03
Continuation-in-Part planning
As the client continued to innovate in formulation and delivery methods, we guided the planning of CIPs to protect new embodiments while preserving priority dates — supporting long-term portfolio growth and technical flexibility.
// RESULTS

What we delivered.

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    Secured allowed claims in the United States for the client's core coating formulation, providing strong protection around its commercial embodiment.
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    Developed a national phase strategy aligned with the client's international portfolio goals, including jurisdictional analysis and timing recommendations.
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    Positioned the client to leverage the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) for accelerated examination in key global markets once national phase entries begin.
// KEY TAKEAWAYS
01
Protect early, scale globally — PCT filings and national phase strategies support international growth from day one.
02
Iterate with IP in mind — CIPs allow startups to evolve technologies while maintaining protection.
03
Accelerate strategically — use PPH to quickly and cost-effectively extend patent rights abroad.
04
A mature patent portfolio builds investor confidence and deters competitors from unfair competition.
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