Larry Williams, Ph.D.
Practice Areas:
Patent Preparation and Prosecution, Freedom-to-Operate, Patentability Opinions and other Patent Diligence
Profile:
Larry Williams, Ph.D., is a patent attorney with a strong technical foundation in organic and medicinal chemistry and a practice focused on helping innovative companies secure and strengthen their intellectual property. He advises clients across the chemical and life sciences industries, with particular experience supporting medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies at various stages of growth.
Larry works closely with inventors, scientists, and business leaders to develop patent strategies that are both technically precise and commercially aligned. His experience includes drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications, conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, and building portfolios designed to support financing, partnerships, and long-term product development.
Having practiced exclusively as outside counsel, Larry is accustomed to serving as a strategic partner to his clients, integrating seamlessly with internal teams while providing practical, business-oriented guidance. He has supported clients from early-stage research through product launch and beyond, helping translate complex scientific innovations into clear, defensible patent protection.
Larry’s approach reflects the priorities of a patent boutique: high-quality work, direct communication, and a focus on delivering value in every engagement.
Bar Admissions:
- The Delaware Bar (2012)
- The Ohio Bar (2015)
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008)
Education:
- Widener University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, Magna cum laude (2012)
- Virginia Tech, Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (2008)
- Wright State University, Bachelor of Science, Magna cum laude (2004)
Professional Affiliations:
- The Cincinnati Bar Association
- The Cincinnati Intellectual Property Law Association