Michael T. Siekman

Michael Siekman counsels clients of all sizes in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries on a range of intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution and portfolio strategy, interferences, due diligence, licensing, invalidity and noninfringement opinions, enforcement options, and litigation.

Michael’s patent prosecution experience has involved blockbuster drugs as well as orphan drugs. He has also managed patent portfolios for several pioneering biotechnologies, including one of the most widely licensed biotechnology patent portfolios.

Having represented big pharma and biotech companies, as well as startups, Michael understands the business needs of the small companies to get to FDA approval as soon as possible and the business needs of the large companies to expand indications for a drug and manage its life cycle. This experience allows him to be effective on either side of the table in partnering a drug.

Michael has extensive experience extending patent terms in the U.S. and abroad. He has obtained Patent Term Extensions and Supplementary Protection Certificates, and he has maximized Patent Term Adjustment for clients. He has also advised clients regarding Orange Book listing strategies and has participated in several Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) patent litigations.

Representative Matters

Directed the patent prosecution for a life-saving drug, including having the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacate an obviousness rejection by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Obtained a Patent Term Extension for a biologic of over three years, representing over $900 million in projected sales.
Served as lead or back-up counsel in numerous patent interferences in the biotech, pharmaceutical, electrical, and consumer product fields.

Previous Experience

Before entering law school, Michael worked as a patent agent for a large IP law firm. While attending law school, he co-founded and served as Articles Editor for the Boston University Journal of Science & Technology.

Professional and Civic Activities

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Interference Committee

Boston Patent Law Association

Interference Committee

Intellectual Property Owners Association

Patent Office Inter Partes Proceedings
Patent Office Practice Committees

Honors and Awards

Michael received a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Award while in college.

Michael has also been named one of the Massachusetts Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” in the field of intellectual property law.