Jason Novak is a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office, where he focuses his practice on IP transactions, diligence, procurement and portfolio management for clients in the biotech (with emphasis in life sciences tooling), analytical instrumentation, software (with emphasis in bioinformatics), chemical, mechanical, medical device, food and electrochemical industries. Between firm and in-house roles, Mr. Novak has extensive experience in IP strategy and patent portfolio management, preparation and prosecution, oppositions, counseling of various legal and non-legal company functions, licensing and technology transactions, building out-licensing programs, freedom-to-operate clearances, various types of due diligence, IP training of non-legal personnel, risk recognition & management, and dispute resolution.