Malaika Tyson has joined the firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group, based in the Chicago office. Tyson’s practice will focus on corporate intellectual property and patent protection strategies. This addition will provide Lathrop GPM with enhanced expertise in managing the complexities of intellectual property portfolios.
- Tyson’s extensive experience in advising innovative companies in the life sciences sector will be a valuable asset to Lathrop GPM’s clients.
- She will assist companies in developing integrated approaches to strategic intellectual property management, including patent and trademark prosecution, competitive analysis, and portfolio management.
Kate Tompkins, Director of Practice Management for the Intellectual Property practice group, welcomed Tyson’s addition to the team. “We are excited to welcome Malaika to our team,” she said. “Her extensive experience advising innovative companies in the life sciences sector will be a tremendous asset. Her insight will enhance the strategic guidance we offer clients as they navigate the complexities of managing their global IP portfolios.”
Tyson will bring her expertise in post-grant proceedings, patent litigation, and European Patent Office patent opposition practice to the firm. She will also represent clients in various areas, particularly in the life science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and material sciences, and consumer goods industries. “I am excited to join the excellent IP attorneys at Lathrop GPM,” said Tyson. “Knowing the right tools to protect intellectual property is often key to building a profitable and sustainable life sciences business. Throughout my career, I have used my knowledge of IP law and the nuances of this industry to guide clients to success, and I look forward to continuing in this work for Lathrop GPM.”
Tyson has experience counseling universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and startups for domestic and international prosecution of life sciences technologies. During her law career, she has been recognized for her work and has received many honors, including being named to the prestigious Crain’s Notable Women in Law list in 2024. A table summarizing Tyson’s experience is as follows:
| Experience | Industry | Areas of Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Post-grant proceedings, patent litigation, and European Patent Office patent opposition practice | Life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and material sciences, and consumer goods industries | Patent and trademark prosecution, competitive analysis, and portfolio management |
| Counseling universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and startups | Domestic and international prosecution of life sciences technologies | Patent and trademark prosecution, competitive analysis, and portfolio management |
Tyson earned her law degree from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University. Before practicing law, she was a senior research and development scientist at Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology in St. Louis. Lathrop GPM LLP is a full-service Am Law 200 law firm with over 360 attorneys and other legal professionals in 13 offices. Meeting the legal needs of businesses, organizations, and high-net-worth individuals, the firm provides a full spectrum of corporate legal services, including corporate, tax, and business transactions, labor, employment, and franchise law, litigation, intellectual property, private client services, real estate, and trusts and estates. A
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summarizes her motivation for joining Lathrop GPM:
“I am excited to join the excellent IP attorneys at Lathrop GPM. Throughout my career, I have used my knowledge of IP law and the nuances of this industry to guide clients to success, and I look forward to continuing in this work for Lathrop GPM.”
Tyson’s experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to Lathrop GPM’s clients in the life sciences sector. Her addition to the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group will provide enhanced expertise in managing the complexities of intellectual property portfolios. The firm’s commitment to client service, legal project management, and innovative pricing capabilities is well-established, with over 90 independent law firms in 100 countries worldwide. In addition to Tyson, Lathrop GPM has a strong and experienced team of attorneys who provide a full spectrum of corporate legal services to clients in various industries. A list of the firm’s key services is as follows:
- Corporate, tax, and business transactions
- Labor, employment, and franchise law
- Litigation
- Intellectual property
- Private client services
- Real estate
- Trusts and estates
Tyson’s addition to the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group will provide enhanced expertise in managing the complexities of intellectual property portfolios. Her experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to Lathrop GPM’s clients in the life sciences sector. Lathrop GPM LLP is committed to helping clients grow and succeed, anticipate trends, plan for challenges, and bring their visions to life. With a strong and experienced team of attorneys, the firm provides a full spectrum of corporate legal services to clients in various industries. In summary, Lathrop GPM LLP’s welcoming of Malaika Tyson as a partner in its Intellectual Property practice group is a significant addition to the firm’s capabilities. Tyson’s experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to Lathrop GPM’s clients in the life sciences sector, and her addition to the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group will provide enhanced expertise in managing the complexities of intellectual property portfolios. The firm’s commitment to client service, legal project management, and innovative pricing capabilities is well-established, and its strong team of attorneys will continue to provide high-quality legal services to clients in various industries.
