Brian leverages his chemistry background and technical skills to help protect advances in the pharmaceutical industry. He loves his work because the patented technologies “help people return to normal life after experiencing illness, increase lifespans, create a better quality of life, and ensure better healthcare.” According to one client, “We have gotten some patents granted that have not been straightforward. Chemistry components are important to us. As time goes on, getting patents granted is not trivial. There’s been a lot of good thought from Brian and his team.”
Brian Trinque has been advising clients in the pharmaceutical industry on patent evaluation and strategy for over 20 years. He works regularly with multinational pharmaceutical corporations, mid-size companies, early-stage operations, and universities to identity patentable subject matter, prepare patent applications covering those developments, and prosecute those applications worldwide to create assets that are critical for protection of commercial efforts. Brian leads Lathrop GPM’s Chemical and Pharmaceutical Patent Prosecution Practice, where he plays a vital role in supporting innovation, promoting business growth, and fostering intellectual property protection.
When asked…
Why did you become a lawyer?
I decided to practice law so I could leverage my chemistry and technical background to help protect advances in the pharmaceutical industry, which makes a difference in so many lives. Being a lawyer also allows me to communicate and work together with people. I am fortunate to interact daily with highly skilled, intelligent scientists, corporate executives, and colleagues. The work I do is intellectually stimulating and meaningful.
What do you do outside of work?
I am an enthusiastic marathon runner and enjoy the training process. I have completed 15 marathons since 2018, and have run each of the Boston, Philadelphia and New York marathons multiple times. It’s an honor to run in my home city; Boston hosts the world’s oldest marathon, one of the oldest consecutively held sporting events, and allows me to participate in “One Boston Day” in remembrance of the 2013 bombing victims.