Aydin H. Harston

Aydin Harston combines his love for science and technology with legal expertise to advocate for his clients in all matters necessary to grow, protect, and defend their businesses. With a Ph.D. in biochemistry and numerous scientific and legal publications, Aydin seeks to produce creative and effective approaches to achieve his clients' goals as efficiently as possible.

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The Evolving Gene Editing Landscape: From Research Tool to Market

By Aydin H. Harston & Sheena Wang on February 27, 2023

Posted in Featured, Trends & Analysis

Gene therapies have been the subject of tremendous scientific research and investment. With hundreds of clinical trials in progress and…

Amgen Acquires Multispecific Immunotherapy Biotech Startup TeneoBio

By Aydin H. Harston on July 28, 2021

Posted in Trends & Analysis

On July 27, 2021, Amgen announced that it will acquire Bay area-based Teneobio, a privately held, clinical stage biotechnology…
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Pitfalls of Attorney-Client Privilege and Tips for Corporate Officers and Employees

By Aydin H. Harston on June 16, 2021

Posted in Featured, Guidance

Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO of the now-defunct blood-testing technology company Theranos, recently learned a harsh lesson on the complexities and…
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Cadent Therapeutics Acquired by Novartis for Up to $770 Million

By Aydin H. Harston on December 18, 2020

Posted in Trends & Analysis

Cadent Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based, privately held clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for the…
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Lessons Learned From Centripetal’s Multi-Billion Dollar Damages Award Against Cisco

By Anjali Jenna (AJ) Teigen & Aydin H. Harston on November 23, 2020

Posted in Guidance, Legal Developments

Centripetal Networks, Inc. (“Centripetal”), one of the fastest growing innovators in the cybersecurity space, leveraged its patent portfolio against Cisco…
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Is it Time to Re-evaluate (or Create) Your Document Retention Policy?

By Dylan Haversack & Aydin H. Harston on November 6, 2020

Posted in Featured, Guidance, Legal Developments

In the fast-paced and dynamic environment of startup and emerging companies, standard operating procedures and compliance matters may often fall…
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Atea Pharmaceuticals Collaborates with Roche on Oral COVID-19 Therapeutic

By Aydin H. Harston on November 1, 2020

Posted in Trends & Analysis

On October 22, 2020, Boston-based Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Atea”) announced an agreement with Roche for the exclusive rights to research,…
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