USPTO Registered Patent Attorneys
Protecting What You Create in the Age of AI
We help US and European startups and investors navigate the full complexity of American IP law — from patent prosecution to portfolio analysis — with the precision of scientists and the authority of seasoned attorneys.
Who We Serve
Key Audiences
US Investors
Evaluating the IP strength of European companies before committing capital.
European Startups
In Chem, Biotech, Diagnostics & Medical Devices entering the US market.
US & EP Inventors
Needing expert review of AI-generated patent applications before USPTO filing.
Companies
Requiring FTO analysis, infringement opinions, patentability assessments, and IP contract negotiation.
Practice Areas
Full-Spectrum IP Services
From initial patent drafting to complex portfolio strategy, we provide the full scope of IP legal services your organization needs — delivered by attorneys who are also scientists, at rates that make sense for growing companies.
Patent Prosecution
Drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications before the USPTO. Experienced in chemistry, materials science, biotech, diagnostics, and life sciences.
Freedom-to-Operate Analysis
Comprehensive FTO analysis to determine whether a product or process infringes existing valid patents. Essential for product launch and investment decisions.
Investor Readiness Review
Assess the strength and breadth of a patent portfolio ahead of investment. We analyze claim scope, file histories, and freedom to operate to provide a clear picture of IP value.
EP to US Transition
Expert guidance on transitioning European patent applications and portfolios into US filings, including key legal differences in claim drafting and prosecution strategy.
Patentability & Infringement Opinions
Opinions on patentability of inventions and analysis of potential infringement risks — critical for product strategy, licensing, and litigation planning.
IP Contracts & Licensing
Drafting and negotiating IP agreements including licensing, collaborations, joint ventures, and technology transfer agreements for US and international clients.
Why IPbeyondAI
Know the Strength of Your Portfolio
Deep expertise across patent prosecution, FTO, ANDA litigation, and IPR proceedings.
We tailor our support to match your cadence, your business goals, and your practical realities
Licensed in MA, IL, and DC with leading biotech and life science companies.
Meet the Team
Your IP is only as strong as the experts behind it.
W. John Keyes
Partner — Ph.D. | J.D.
Attorney with 20+ years of experience across all aspects of patent law, including FTO opinions, patent prosecution, ANDA litigation, and IPR proceedings. Deep technical expertise in organic chemistry, materials science, life sciences, and AI-enabled molecular design. Former in-house counsel at Vir Biotechnology, Vizgen, Conagen, and Nuclera/E Ink.
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, University of Chicago · J.D., UIC School of Law · M.S., University of Rome La Sapienza
Massachusetts · Illinois · USPTO Registered
Eva Helmerhorst
Partner — Ph.D. | J.D.
IP attorney and scientist with 20+ years of combined academic and legal experience. Former Associate Professor and NIH-funded principal investigator at Boston University, with over 75 peer-reviewed publications and four issued patents as inventor. Most recently in-house patent attorney at Invaio Sciences (a Flagship Pioneering company).
Ph.D. Biochemistry Cum Laude, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam · J.D., Suffolk University, Boston
District of Columbia · USPTO Registered
The AI Question
AI writes. Attorneys protect.
AI tools can generate patent application drafts at speed. But speed without scrutiny is risk. AI-generated claims may lack the precision, enablement, or written description requirements demanded by the USPTO — and a patent that fails examination is no protection at all.
Ready to protect your IP?
Whether you are a US investor evaluating IP before committing capital or a European startup preparing for US market entry, we are available for a direct, substantive conversation about your patent position.