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About George
Biography
I have particular expertise in the area of short- and long-term strategic planning for growing biopharmaceutical companies. This includes the cost-effective construction of potentially complex IP portfolios, as well as advising on and implementing value maximization strategies, including worldwide litigation and licensing
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Life Sciences and Biotechnology
30%
33 years
Intellectual Property
20%
33 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
33 years
Licensing
15%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North, S4-109, Worcester, MA, 01655
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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2008 | Business
Excellent IP Attorney
George is exceptionally bright and quick to understand a problem and identify the issues involved. George and I initially worked as in-house counsels for collaborating biotechnology companies and then after he moved to a firm I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to engage him to undertake ...
George A. Xixis's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 grasp of the intellectual property issues arising out of a particular invention and/or product, his practical approach to patent and copyright protection for these inventions and products and his strategy for protecting these patents when infringement issues arise. He has significant experience working with all stages of technology and life sciences companies, from start-ups through mature businesses with large and intricate patent portfolios. He is a true team player, strategic thinker, proactive to our clients' needs and has a great sense of humor."
"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 as a partner at Nutter McClennen & Fish. He is a fine legal analyst with a practical approach to problem-solving and a nuanced understanding of the business context in which complex problems must be addressed. He is a pleasure to work with, whether as a colleague or as trusted outside counsel, and he can be counted on for timeliness and excellent results. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any matter involving intellectual property issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. George has drafted several legal opinion letters for me. His work is of the highest quality, and he is smart and efficient. He is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him."
Stephen Gould
Mergers and acquisitions lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%, American Registry
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
1993
Assoc. Managing Editor Brooklyn Law Review, Brooklyn Law School
1993
Jessup Int'l Law Moot Court - Regional Champion, International Law Students Association
1992
Moot Court Honor Society, Brooklyn Law School
1991
Richardson Scholar, Brooklyn Law Schol
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Associate Vice Chancellor, University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
2018 - 2020
VP of Legal Affairs and IP, Decibel Therapeutics
2015 - 2018
Counsel, White and Williams LLP
2012 - 2014
Division Counsel R&D & Licensing, Abbott Laboratories/AbbVie Inc.
2003 - 2012
Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish
2002 - 2003
VP Business Development, Amdec, LLC
1998 - 2002
Chief IP Counsel, Curagen Corporation
1996 - 1998
Associate, Kaye Scholer
1993 - 1996
Associate, Fish & Neave
Associations
2019 - Present
Licensing Executives SocietyMember
2018 - Present
Association of Corporate CounselMember
1998 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2012
Boston Harbor AngelsMember and Co-Chair Life Sciences Screening Committee
2008 - 2012
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationPatent Litigation Committee Member
2008 - 2012
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationSpecial Committee on the FDA
2008 - 2012
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationAnti-Trust Law Committee, Member
2001 - 2012
Ameircan Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)Member
2000 - 2009
American Psychological SocietyMember
1998 - 2002
Association of Corporate CounselMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Agency for Medical Innovations, Inc. v. THD America, Inc.
Settled
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC. v. UPSTATE BIOTECHNOLOGY INC
Settlement and Dismissal
Barris v. Hamilton
Defendants motions to dismiss granted
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY v. MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
District Court Decision Affirmed
Education
1993
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
New York University
MA - Masters
1987
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SB
1987
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SB
Speaking Engagements
2010
Bio Process International
Defending Biosimilar Competition: BioProcess IP Protection
2008
Balancing Daunting and Conflicting Disclosure Requirements: A Case Study
Disclosure Issues affecting Drug Companies
2007
Financing Technology Enterprises
FInancing Technology Enterprises - CLE
2006
Invention to Venture Forum (2nd Annual) - Workshops in Technology Entrepreneurship
Issues in intellectual property - Navigating the Minefield
2006
8th Annual MASS Opportunities Biotechnology Investment Conference
Dealmaking and Exits: Structuring Deals in the Current Environment
2005
Stem Cell Research Challenges
Stem Cell Intellectual Property: The WARF Patents and Recent Decisions
2004
Mass Bio
Translational Research: From Bench to Bedside
2000
Intellectual Property Rights: a Global Perspective for the Drug Industry
SEQUENCING THE GENOME - Intellectual Property Implications
Publications
2012
Intellectual Property Licensing Strategies, 2012 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Trends in IP Licensing and Drafting Effective Agreements (Inside the Minds)
Current Trends in IP Licensing: Tools for Licensees and Licensors”
2005
2004
Pharmaceutical Executive
Prescription Drug Law Won't Lower Prices
2004
New England In-House Magazine
Creating Competitive Advantages through an Effective IP Portfolio
2003
The Boston Globe
A LITTLE VICTOR POSES NO GREAT THREAT, VICTORIA
1999
Journal of BioLaw & Business
Intellectual Property Due Diligence: A Cost-Benefit Methodology for Evaluating Assets
1998
Journal of Proprietary Rights
Special Verdicts in Patent Cases: A critical but underused alternative
Languages
French
Greek