IP firm lands attorney with ‘deep experience’ in research and innovation

With his ‘extensive’ scientific background and links to Nobel-Prize-winning inventions, Christopher North brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Panitch Schwarze’s patent team.

IP law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel has appointed Christopher North to the firm’s Philadelphia office as counsel.

With his “extensive” scientific background, North will focus his practice on litigation—in district court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)—as well as opinions, counselling, and prosecution matters.

He joins from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, where he spent more than 18 years as a patent attorney and of counsel.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the firm,” said Panitch Schwarze partner Martin Belisario. “He is extremely well-versed in a variety of scientific disciplines, as well as every step of the patent prosecution process. We know our clients will benefit from this addition.”