Atty. Seth D. Levy
Seth focuses his practice on intellectual property protection, licensing, strategy and disputes, particularly in life sciences and health care. He also handles a range of technology and clinical research transactions, and advises technology transfer programs at academic and health care institutions.
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Seth D. Levy at a Glance
Seth D. Levy is an attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in California, California Bar Association, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Idaho, Idaho Bar Association. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2001) and Cornell University (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Life Sciences (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Seth D. Levy
- Seth focuses his practice on intellectual property protection, licensing, strategy and disputes, particularly in life sciences and health care
- He also handles a range of technology and clinical research transactions, and advises technology transfer programs at academic and health care institutions
- Seth served as managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office from 2013–2017, and is co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences practice
- What do you focus on?
- My practice encompasses two main areas, leveraging my background in biological engineering and experience in business transactions
- Technology Transfer I support tech transfer programs at universities, research institutes and academic medical centers
- My experience includes patent procurement and portfolio management, coordinating complex research arrangements, negotiating commercial transactions involving IP, resolving related disputes and coordinating IP enforcement activities
- I also advise on the development and expansion of tech transfer programs
- the operation of incubators, accelerators and venture funds
- and the revision of institutional IP policies to reflect contemporary tech transfer issues
- I am intimately familiar with tech transfer operations and the unique environment in which these programs exist
- IP and Research Transactions I represent academic and health care institutions in technology and research-driven transactions
- I also work with companies in the private sector that do business with such institutions
- My work in this area includes drafting and negotiating license agreements, research and development agreements, clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements and a range of other agreements to effectuate deals in the arenas of research, health care and intellectual property
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, California Bar Association, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Idaho, Idaho Bar Association, Seth D. Levy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
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