Kevin E. Noonan, Ph.D. - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Kevin E. Noonan is a partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP and chairs the company's Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals Practice Group. An experienced biotechnology patent attorney, Dr. Noonan brings more than 20 years of extensive work as a molecular biologist studying high-tech issues in serving the unique needs of his clients. His practice includes patent applications, prior PTAB practice, and all aspects of litigation. He has represented large and small pharmaceutical companies on countless issues, as well as several universities with both patents and licenses to outside investors. He has also filed amicus briefs in landmark patents and other cases with the U.S. Supreme Court, including District Court, Federal Circuit, and patent issues related to biotechnology.

Dr. Noonan is a frequent speaker, commentator and author on various intellectual property law topics. He is the founder of Patent Docs weblog, a site focused on biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law. In 2010, he was interviewed for a segment that aired on the TV show «60 Minutes», which addressed the issue of genetic patents.