Life Sciences
AAA Life Sciences Contract Clauses
ADR Clauses
Including clear and enforceable arbitration clauses in your life sciences contracts is crucial for resolving disputes efficiently and fairly. The AAA provides tools such as ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) to help you draft effective clauses using AI technology. You can also use our ClauseBuilder online tool for more traditional drafting.
The AAA Advantage for Life Sciences
Benefits
Safeguard Your Sensitive Information: In the life sciences industry, having a process that protects confidential data such as research findings, clinical trials, royalties, and proprietary technologies is essential. The AAA maintains the privacy of its arbitration proceedings, which can shield your sensitive information from public exposure and competitors.
Expert Case Management for Efficient Resolutions: The AAA provides case managers who understand the intricacies of life sciences cases, affording smooth communication and effective case handling for both domestic and international disputes. With proactive guidance and personalized support, arbitration with the AAA aims to keep your case on track, minimizing delays for timely, effective outcomes.
Industry-Leading Expertise
Data
88 Life Sciences Cases
filed in 2024
167 Expert
Life Sciences Panel Members
18 Months
median time to award for Life Sciences claims $1M+ in 2024
Types of Life Sciences Disputes We Handle
Dispute types
The AAA’s panelists are equipped to handle a wide range of life sciences disputes, leveraging their expertise across multiple areas, including:
Biotechnology
Disputes involving genetic engineering, cell biology, and molecular diagnostics.
Pharmaceuticals
Matters related to drug development, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance.
Medical Devices
Conflicts over medical device design, product safety, manufacturing, and market access.
Diagnostics
Issues tied to diagnostic technologies, laboratory testing, and personalized medicine.
Intellectual Property
Patent law, trademark protection, and trade secret disputes relevant to the life sciences industry.
Licensing & Collaboration Agreements
Disputes over licensing agreements, research collaborations, and technology transfers.
Regulatory Compliance
Cases involving FDA regulations, clinical trial guidelines, and marketing practices.
The AAA’s Life Sciences Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators
Panel
Scientific & Legal Expertise
Life Sciences panelists often have deep knowledge of the scientific, legal, and regulatory complexities unique to the life sciences industry, enabling them to resolve disputes effectively.
Industry Experience
Many panelists have practical experience as litigators or transactional lawyers, representing businesses in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related industries.
Informed Insight
Their hands-on experience with life sciences companies provides them with a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
Regulatory Knowledge
Panelists bring expertise in navigating the regulatory frameworks of the FDA, clinical trial processes, and other global regulatory standards critical to life sciences disputes.
International life sciences disputes
Looking for International Life Sciences Dispute Resolution?
Explore international arbitration and mediation services tailored for the life sciences industry at ICDR.org/life-sciences.