Allen R. Baum

Allen R. Baum: Experienced Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Patent Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

Over the course of more than 25 years as a patent attorney matched with in-house experience as a pharmaceutical chemist at DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals and Smithkline Beecham, Allen R. Baum, partner-in-charge of the Raleigh office, has developed a robust practice that combines deep scientific knowledge with meticulous legal strategy.

Practice Areas

• Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
• Corporate Law
• Patent Law

In his role at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Allen R. Baum represents life sciences companies in patent and licensing matters.

Education & Credentials

• Widener University - Delaware Law School

Awards:

• Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Raleigh (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Raleigh (2018)
• Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Raleigh (2016)
• Lawyer of the Year: Patent Law, Raleigh (2014)
• Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Raleigh (2013)

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007

Allen R. Baum is not regularly admitted to practice in the local courts of Utah or the District of Columbia, but he practices in federal courts and agencies pursuant to Rule 49.

Firms

• Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

Affiliations

• Licensing Executives Society (former president for USA and Canada)
• The Board of Governors for Certified Licensing Professionals (CLP) (former president)
• Managing Partner of his prior firm's Research Triangle Park office, served on its board of directors for four years
• Frequent instructor for intellectual asset management courses and frequent speaker on life sciences IP topics.

Languages:

• English (primary)