Philip Hamzik
Key details
- Job title: Associate
- Firm: Wolf, Greenfield and Sacks
- Jurisdiction: US
Phil Hamzik is an associate at Wolf Greenfield, specialising in pharmaceutical and biotechnology intellectual property.
His practice focuses on building and managing patent portfolios for clients across the US and internationally.
Working with a diverse range of clients including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, startups, universities, and research institutes, Hamzik provides comprehensive IP services.
His expertise encompasses global patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic counselling on patentability, freedom to operate, competitive landscapes, and patent validity.
His professional commitment extends beyond legal practice through leadership in D&I initiatives. Hamzik serves on the board of directors for the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association and chairs Wolf Greenfield’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group.
In this role, he has organised firm-wide events and developed programmes supporting LGBTQ+ professionals.
A member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and OUTbio, Hamzik collaboratively established IP Out, a networking group for LGBTQ+ professionals in intellectual property. This initiative aims to build community connections and promote diversity within the IP sector.
Hamzik provides strategic IP advice to venture capital and investment firms, assisting with IP diligence for potential investments.
His work spans multiple domains, from protecting platform technologies to advising on pharmaceutical product life cycle management.