Robert Buchanan

Biography

 He has been advising biotechnology companies, research institutes and teaching hospitals throughout the US, Europe and Asia for over 15 years. He is a partner of Ventac Partners, LLC (Boston, MA) an international life sciences consultancy. He is a patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He is also licensed to practice law before certain state and federal courts in the United States. Currently, Dr. Buchanan is patent counsel to start-up companies and non-profit research institutions based in Europe, Asia and the United States. Prior to joining Ventac Partners, Dr. Buchanan was co-chair of the Life Sciences Practice Group of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP (now Edwards Wildman). His practice involved counseling clients of all sizes (start-up, mid-size and Fortune 500 companies), as well as providing legal and business advice to non-profit institutions, universities, teaching hospitals and venture capital firms throughout the United States and Europe. Dr. Buchanan has extensive experience in designing effective patent prosecution, licensing and product launch strategies for start-up companies. He is well-versed in addressing complex legal issues that can arise during private financings, M&A deals, licensing and other transactions requiring substantial due diligence. Dr. Buchanan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California (Biochemistry) and completed post-doctoral training as a Fellow of The California Institute of Technology (Neurogenetics). Dr. Buchanan received a law degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.

Research Interest

 Pharmaceutical Sciences