Carl A. Morales, Ph.D. is a registered patent attorney in the Patent Counseling and Prosecution practice of Dechert’s Intellectual Property group.  Dr. Morales applies his scientific and legal training toward acquiring, protecting, and managing patent rights for clients in the biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.  Dr. Morales has particular expertise in developing and prosecuting patent portfolios for FDA-approved or soon-to-be approved drug products, including for products involved or expected to be involved in litigation.  He also devises and executes strategies to secure second and third generation patent coverage that extends pharmaceutical product exclusivity (e.g., formulation, dosing regimens, and impurity profiles).

In addition to his legal qualifications, Dr. Morales obtained a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University.