Holly D. Kozlowski, Attorney at Law - Cincinnati, OH
Holly D. Kozlowski is the partner-in-charge of Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLP in Cincinnati, Ohio, and chairs the firm Intellectual Property Practice Group, offering nationally recognized mastery in biotechnology patents, pharmaceutical prosecution, trademark law, and international IP strategy.
Leading Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Counsel in Cincinnati
The life sciences, pharmaceutical, and high-technology sectors operate in highly competitive, legally complex environments. Attorney Holly D. Kozlowski, partner-in-charge of the Cincinnati office of Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLP at 250 East Fifth Street, Suite 2200, chairs the firm Intellectual Property Practice Group. With a background in biology and chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, attorney Kozlowski brings deep scientific literacy to patent law. Recognized by Chambers USA and honored as Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America for Patent Law, she represents biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical enterprises, and university research centers. When your enterprise needs to hire an attorney with authority in life sciences patent prosecution, Holly D. Kozlowski delivers elite counsel.
Comprehensive Life Sciences and IP Practice Disciplines
Clients searching to find a lawyer who understands complex scientific data and global patent landscapes can rely on Holly D. Kozlowski across multiple core disciplines:
- Biotechnology and chemical patent prosecution: Preparing and prosecuting patent applications in gene editing, biologics, pharmaceutical formulations, diagnostics, and specialty chemicals.
- Patent lifecycle management and extensions: Maximizing commercial exclusivity through patent reissue, reexamination, patent term extension (PTE), and supplementary protection certificates.
- International PCT filings and foreign prosecution: Managing global patent portfolios through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), coordinating national stage filings, and handling foreign oppositions.
- Freedom-to-operate and patentability opinions: Conducting prior art landscapes, non-infringement analyses, and patent invalidity assessments to clear new product development pipelines.
- Trademark and brand protection: Developing brand management strategies, registering trademarks with the USPTO, and defending corporate marks against confusingly similar filings.
- Technology licensing and joint ventures: Negotiating commercial licensing contracts, research collaborations, and intellectual property due diligence during corporate mergers.
Specialized Life Sciences and Chemical Patent Prosecution
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent applications undergo intense scrutiny from patent examiners worldwide. Having guided groundbreaking life sciences discoveries from research bench to commercial market, Holly D. Kozlowski crafts patent claims that withstand statutory hurdles and future litigation challenges. If your company needs a lawyer urgently to secure patent coverage ahead of scientific publications, handle examiner appeals, or respond to competitor patent filings, attorney Kozlowski provides decisive, strategic guidance that protects commercial viability.
Global Patent Portfolio Management and Foreign Oppositions
Because life sciences innovations require worldwide market protection, Holly D. Kozlowski coordinates multinational filing and enforcement programs across Europe, Asia, and North America. She routinely represents patent owners in foreign opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office and other international tribunals. Her comprehensive understanding of varying international patent treaties ensures that clients maintain consistent, enforceable protection across every target market.
Why Partner with Holly D. Kozlowski at Porter Wright
Clients choose Holly D. Kozlowski because she combines sophisticated technical acumen with the institutional breadth of Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLP, established in 1846. Repeatedly selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers Top 25 Cincinnati Women and Top 50 Ohio Women lists, she is a recognized authority in intellectual property law. If you seek to find a lawyer who will champion your scientific discoveries and safeguard your competitive position, contact our Cincinnati office today at (513) 369-4224 or email [email protected] to schedule your consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati, within the vibrant Central Business District near the historic Taft Museum of Art.
Building Location
This office is situated in the Columbia Plaza (formerly Chiquita Center), a 29-story Class A commercial office tower built in 1984 and renovated in 2016. The building features an updated front lobby and a reimagined back plaza near Skyline Chili and PNC Bank.
Parking Details
A renovated 489-space on-site parking garage is available within the building, offering LED lighting and convenient wayfinding for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Route 23X (Downtown); nearest stop is at Government Square Area E.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the Columbia Plaza through the modernized main front lobby on East 5th Street, use the passenger elevators to reach the 22nd floor, and find Suite 2200.