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A.J. Baran Consulting, Inc.

Intellectual Property Services for Pharmaceutical and Biotech Innovators


A.J. Baran Consulting in Palo Alto provides a broad range of professional and cost-effective patent prosecution and management services, IP and business advice, and IP portfolio analysis for investment groups and life science companies.

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Services Offered by Our Firm

      • Strategic intellectual property advice and IP portfolio management for patents and trademarks.
      • Patent services, including patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution.
      • IP due diligence for financings, strategic alliances, licenses, and litigation.
            • Identification of IP spectrum involved and ownership rights in due diligence.
            • Skillful coordination with investor’s principals and counsel.
            • Suggested remedies for identified issues.
      • Patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses to identify possible barriers to entry for new products.
            • Potential patent design-around strategies.
            • Preparation for potential litigation.
      • Business development advice on IP involved in client’s medical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical projects.

        Clients Served

        Bio-Technology and Pharmaceutical Companies
        Investment Bankers   |   Startup Companies   |   Venture Capitalists   |   Angel Investors
        On-site part-time availability if requested.

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        We develop efficient strategies for navigating the patent process and ensuring that each client’s interests are protected. Through our dependable patent prosecution and other IP services, we will help you protect your intellectual property and overall investment.

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        A.J. Baran Consulting, Inc.


        Alexandra J. Baran, Ph.D., Principal



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        Palo Alto, CA 94301

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        External link opens in new tab or window650-938-3300

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        ajbaran@ajbaranconsulting.com

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