Ropes & Gray LLP: Charles Larsen

Charles Larsen
Partner

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Chuck is a U.S. lawyer and U.K. solicitor, and has a particular emphasis on intellectual property strategies and transactions in the U.S. and Europe. Chuck represents clients before the U.S. PTO and European Patent Offices, conducts patent validity, infringement, and freedom to operate studies for both U.S. and European patents, performs intellectual property portfolio due diligence for equity investments and acquisitions, and works with clients to structure their transactions to address the intellectual property risks involved. A significant component of his practice also includes negotiating and drafting complex licensing and commercial agreements involving intellectual property, and advising clients on U.S. export and embargo issues pertaining to their international technology transactions.

Representative Clients and Matters

Represents major medical device and pharmaceutical companies in connection with a wide range of technology applications:
- medical implants
- orthopedics
- medical diagnostics
- energy-based therapeutics
- organ transplants
- pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems

Ropes & Gray International LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Delaware, United States of America and is a recognised body regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (with registered number 522379).

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PRACTICES
Corporate

Intellectual Property

International

INDUSTRIES

Education

JD, Duke University School of Law, 2001; Biotechnology Articles Editor, Duke Law and Technology Review; Law Liaison to the Duke University Network of Entrepreneurs (DUNE)
MA (English), Brigham Young University, 1998
BS (Chemical Engineering), Brigham Young University, 1995

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
England and Wales, Solicitor
U.K. Intellectual Property Office
European Patent Office

Memberships & Affiliations

American Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Boston Bar Association
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
American Intellectual Property Law Association
England and Wales, Solicitor
U.K. Intellectual Property Office
European Patent Office