George A. Xixis

George A. Xixis

9.6

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Life Sciences / Biotechnology
    20 years
  • 40% Licensing
    20 years
  • 10% Intellectual Property
    20 years

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Greek

About Me

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I have particular expertise in the area of short- and long-term strategic planning for growing biopharmaceutical companies. This includes the cost-effective... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent IP Attorney”

Posted by: a Intellectual Property client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: George is exceptionally bright and quick to understand a problem and identify the issues involved. George and I initially worked as in-house... more
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Peer Endorsements

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3 endorsements


Stephen A Gould

I strongly endorse George Xixis, whom I have had the pleasure of working with for 6 years. Our clients have benefited greatly from George's quick... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Gould , Merrimack (NH), Over 3 years ago
Susan L Thorner

I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with George both when he was in-house at Curagen and I was General Counsel at Abgenix, and during his tenure... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Susan Thorner , Oakland (CA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since George A. Xixis was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1999 01/04/2012
Massachusetts Active 2005 05/03/2013
New York Currently registered 1994 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Division Counsel R&D & Licensing at Abbott Laboratories 2012–present
Partner at Nutter McClennen & Fish 2003–present
See all 6 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Brooklyn Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
New York University Psychology MA - Masters 1990
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Assoc. Managing Editor Brooklyn Law Review Brooklyn Law School 1993
Jessup Int'l Law Moot Court - Regional Champion International Law Students Association 1993
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Intellectual Property Law Association, Anti-Trust Law Committee 2008–present
Member American Intellectual Property Law Association, Online Programs Committee 2008–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Current Trends in IP Licensing: Tools for Licensees and Licensors” Intellectual Property Licensing Strategies, 2012 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Trends in IP Licensing and Drafting Effective Agreements (Inside the Minds) 2012
Guest Commentary: Merck decision promotes development, but will not reduce costs Mass High Tech 2005
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Defending Biosimilar Competition: BioProcess IP Protection Bio Process International 2010
Disclosure Issues affecting Drug Companies Balancing Daunting and Conflicting Disclosure Requirements: A Case Study 2008
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