Daniel E. Altman focuses on patent protection and related licensing issues for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. A particular specialty of Dan’s relates to foreign patent protection for these industries.
Dan regularly attends the BIO International Convention and has also been recognized as a “Life Science Star” by Legal Media Group (LMG). He has spoken extensively in the field of patent law both in the United States and abroad. Dan has also lectured for AIPPI-Japan (Tokyo), AIPPI World Congress (Boston), AIPLA, KTK (Osaka), and AUS-BIO (Brisbane).
Prior to joining the firm, Dan was a teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District, where he taught physical science to seventh and eighth grade students. Dan joined the firm in 1989 and became a partner in 1993.
Externship Experience
Honorable Terry J. Hatter, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
University of California – Berkeley – School of Law (CAL), J.D.
University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA), M.A., Biology and Molecular Biology
University of Illinois – Urbana – Champaign, B.S., Biology
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Biotech
Aesthetic & Cosmetic Biotechnology
AgBio
Antibodies & Immunology
Biofuels
Biological Manufacturing of Chemicals
Biologics
Diagnostic Tools
Genomics
Industrial Enzymes
Peptides
Personalized Medicine
Research Tools & Reagents
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Synthetic Biology & Nanotechnology
Therapeutics
Tissue Engineering
Transgenic Animals
Transgenic Plants
Vaccines
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Adhesives
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Combinatorial Chemistry
Concrete & Aggregates
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
Food Chemistry
Fuel Cells & Batteries
Oil & Gas
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Polymers
Medical Devices & Procedures
Biocompatible Polymers & Coatings
Diagnostics
Psychiatric & Neurological Conditions
Pharmaceuticals
Antibodies & Immunology
Biological Manufacturing of Chemicals
Biologics
Diagnostic Tools
Peptides
Personalized Medicine
Research Tools & Reagents
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Therapeutics
Vaccines
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Infringement Risk
IP Strategy
IP Transactions and Agreements
Licensing
Opinions Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Tech Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
Dan has received multiple awards and has been honored in both national and international forums for his legal accomplishments:
- Named amongst Top 100 for Most Active Attorneys in Biotech in Patexia’s Patent Intelligence 2023 Report
- Named to IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists (2021-2022) which “identifies the individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios”
- Named in 2020-2023 as one of the “World’s Leading Patent Professionals” for Prosecution in the Patent 1000 guide by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine. The 2021 guide named Altman “the first choice for international protection, particularly in Japan, China and other Asian markets.” In 2022, he was noted as “a master at overseeing global patent protection for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.” In 2023, he was described as someone who “knows exactly what it takes to see a patent through to successful grant and makes the entire prosecution process a smooth experience.”
- Received “Star” distinction in the Legal Media Group’s (LMG) “Life Sciences Survey” for Intellectual Property from 2014 to 2017. In 2018 and 2022, he was once again selected as a “Life Science Star” for his work in the areas of Patent Prosecution and Advisory, and Patent Strategy & Management.
- Named in Who’s Who Legal’s 2012, 2016, and 2017 editions of the international “Who’s Who Legal: Patents” list
- Recognized in Corporate LiveWire’s 2016 “Global Fund Awards” as the “Most Outstanding in Due Diligence Law”
- Recognized by Law Business Research in the 2015 “Who’s Who Legal 100”
- Named to Legal Media Group’s (LMG) 2015 “Guide to the World’s Leading Patent Law Experts”
Orange County Patent Law Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Biotechnology Industrial Organization
International Bar Association
Licensing Executive Society
