Richard L. Green
PEOPLE

Richard L. Green

Of Counsel
green.richard@dorsey.com

Overview

Richard helps clients attain solid patent protection for life sciences and chemical technologies. His preparation and prosecution experience includes therapeutics, diagnostics, drug delivery, medical devices, and biomaterials.
Richard’s years of technology commercialization experience has given him a deep understanding of the various collaborative arrangements under which life sciences technologies are often developed, including licenses, joint research agreements and sponsorship agreements. Richard helps clients to navigate the complexities of these relationships while building valuable patent portfolios.

Education & Admissions

University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law (J.D.)

University of Utah (Ph.D.)

University of Oklahoma (M.S.)

University of Oklahoma (B.S.)

Admissions

  • Utah
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

Experience

Richard has prepared, prosecuted and analyzed patent applications relating to small molecule drugs, gene-based and other biological therapeutics, diagnostics, drug delivery systems, medical devices and biomaterials. He also has significant experience with industrial technologies including specialty chemicals, packaging materials and biofuels. He also counsels clients regarding patentability, freedom-to-operate, patent infringement, and IP strategy.

News & Resources

Legal Writings

  • “Update on Patent Eligibility - 35 U.S.C. § 101” Meeting of David K. Winder IP Inn of Court, March 2019
  • “Licensing Pitfalls,” (Pupillage Co-Chair) Meeting of David K. Winder IP Inn of Court, Nov. 2017
  • “IP Protection: Strategy and Budget,” Meeting of David K. Winder IP Inn of Court, Jan. 2017
  • “Drafting License Agreements to Maintain IP Value,” Meeting of David K. Winder IP Inn of Court, Jan. 2016
  • “Patent Prosecution for Effective Licensing and Third-Party Investment,” CLE presentation to IP Section of the Utah State Bar IP section, May 2016

Industries & Practices

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Intellectual Property
  • Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Strategy & Management
  • Technology
  • Technology Commerce

Professional & Civic

Community Involvement

  • Charter Member, David K. Winder Intellectual Property Inn of Court
  • President (2011-12), Vice President (2009-10), University of Utah College of Science Alumni Association
  • Advisory Board Member, University of Utah College of Science, 2011-12

Accolades

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers in America©, Patent Law & Trademark Law, 2024
Richard L. Green