Bernard Rose’s practice includes all aspects of intellectual property law relating to patents. In addition to focusing on the areas of chemistry, biotechnology and nanotechnology, he represents clients in diverse areas of high technology, medical devices and mechanical devices. His experience includes representing clients in the prosecution of US and international patents; litigation technical support; licensing; and analysis and opinions regarding freedom to operate; patentability, infringement and invalidity.

Before entering the practice of law, Bernard was a research chemist for Chevron Chemical Co. and 3M Company where he was involved in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides, insecticides and fungicides and small molecule and polymeric compounds for use in the photographic industry.

Bernard is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the American Chemical Society, NanoSIG, The Foresight Institute and the NanoBioConvergence Group. He is actively involved with the BioScience Forum.