James D. (Dan) Darnley, Jr. joins Honigman as a partner in the firm’s growing Intellectual Property Department and member of Honigman’s Patent Practice Group. He is in the Kalamazoo office. The firm’s IP practice, which has added 12 attorneys this year, serves clients nationally and internationally.

Darnley’s more than 28 years of experience as counsel for several global corporations handling complex legal issues related to pharmaceutical and biologic products brings a unique industry perspective that will complement Honigman’s strong Life Sciences practice. His practice will focus on advising clients on licensing and acquisitions, and strategic implementation of worldwide patent procurement, enforcement and related regulatory issues. Darnley joins Honigman from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company/Millennium Pharmaceuticals, where he served as Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. Darnley earned a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law, a B.A. in biology from Indiana University and a B.A. in history from University of Notre Dame.