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Intellectual Property

Dec. 9, 2008

San Diego Biotech Lawyers Thrive Despite Economic Downturn

Although many law firms are reeling from the ailing economy, the area of intellectual property appears to be thriving.

By Pat Broderick
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN DIEGO - Although many businesses are reeling from the ailing economy, the area of intellectual property appears to be thriving.

One place where that phenomenon stands out is San Diego County, where biotechnology start-ups rose from 47 companies in the first quarter of 2008 to 76 in the second quarter, ranking second to Los Angeles County statewide.

According to San Diego-based BIOCOM, ...

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