Dorsey & Whitney Bolsters Patent Group with Medical Device Specialist
Event summary
- Dan Higgs joins Dorsey & Whitney as Of Counsel in the Patent group in Salt Lake City, bringing 20+ years of patent law experience.
- Higgs previously served as Chief IP Counsel at MedVenture (now Wasatch Health), focusing on medical device and healthcare technology investments.
- His expertise includes managing U.S. and international patent portfolios, conducting due diligence, and navigating post-grant proceedings.
- Higgs is admitted in Utah, California, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The big picture
Dorsey & Whitney's hire of Dan Higgs underscores the increasing importance of specialized patent expertise in the medical device and healthcare technology sectors. As healthcare investing continues to grow, firms are prioritizing IP due diligence and portfolio management to mitigate risks and maximize returns. Higgs' in-house experience at MedVenture (now Wasatch Health) provides Dorsey with a strategic edge in advising clients on the intellectual property aspects of technology transactions and investments.
What we're watching
- Client Acquisition
- Whether Dorsey & Whitney can leverage Higgs' medical device expertise to attract new clients in the healthcare technology sector.
- Portfolio Growth
- The pace at which Dorsey's patent group expands its medical device and healthcare technology practice under Higgs' leadership.
- Industry Trends
- How the firm's focus on intellectual property due diligence aligns with the growing demand for IP risk management in healthcare investments.