JOSHUA B. GOLDBERG is a Co-Managing Partner and Partner-in-Charge of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology Department at Nath, Goldberg & Meyer (NGM). He is an experienced U.S. patent attorney specializing in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, and renewable energy technologies.

He has been actively practicing patent law since 1997 and is widely recognized for his strategic approach to global patent portfolio development, licensing, and post-grant proceedings.

What Does Joshua B. Goldberg Specialize In?

His practice focuses on end-to-end patent strategy, including:

● Worldwide patent portfolio development and acquisition

● U.S. and international patent application drafting and prosecution

● Patentability, freedom-to-operate (FTO), non-infringement, and validity opinions

● Paragraph IV (Hatch-Waxman) analysis

● Patent term extensions

● Reexaminations, reissues, post-grant reviews, and oppositions

● Pre-litigation analysis and client counseling

● Patent portfolio valuation

● Licensing negotiations, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures

Why Clients Work With Joshua

Clients rely on him for his:

● Deep technical and scientific knowledge

● Strategic, business-focused patent counseling

● Experience with complex global patent portfolios

● Strong background in licensing and monetization

● Clear guidance through high-stakes IP decisions

What Industries Does He Serve?

His works extensively across the following sectors:

● Chemical technologies

● Pharmaceuticals and biologics

● Biotechnology

● Agricultural technologies

● Renewable and green energy

● Mechanical arts

Joshua has built a recognized niche at the intersection of intellectual property and sustainability, leading many in the industry to refer to him as “The Green Patent Guy.”

Professional Background and Experience

Before entering patent law, Joshua gained hands-on scientific experience at Particle & Coating Technologies, Inc., where he worked on the design and development of pharmaceutical drug delivery systems.

While attending law school, he began his IP career as a law clerk at NGM, later becoming a partner and leader of the firm’s chemical and life sciences practice.

He has prepared and prosecuted countless domestic and international patent applications and advises:

● Corporations

● Universities

● Start-ups

● Independent inventors

On offensive and defensive patent strategies, global patent estate creation, and freedom-to-operate analysis.

Education and Admissions

● J.D., The George Washington University (1999)

● B.S. in Chemical Engineering, minor in Environmental Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis (1996)

Bar Admissions & Registrations:

● Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (Reg. No. issued 1998)

● Admitted to the Virginia Bar (1999)

● Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar (2005)

Speaking Engagements and Publications

Joshua is a frequent lecturer and speaker at universities, technology incubators, accelerators, corporations, and professional organizations. His speaking topics include:

● Overcoming Section 101 rejections

● Patent strategies for natural products and extracts

● Patent portfolio development for licensing and monetization

● IP considerations for investors, CEOs, and startups

● Written description and claim interpretation

● Clinical trials and patent strategy convergence

● Healthcare and biotech licensing deal considerations

He has authored or co-authored multiple publications on topics:

● Inherency and written description requirements

● Cannabis-related patenting strategies

● Double patenting rejections

● New uses of known compounds

● Provisional patent filing strategies

Professional Affiliations

Joshua B. Goldberg is an active member and leader in several professional organizations, including:

● American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

○ Vice Chair, Chemical Practice Committee

○ Editor, Chemical Practice Chronicles

○ A principal organizer of the Advanced Chemical and Biotech Practice Institute

● AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)

○ Vice Chair, AIPPI-US

○ PCT Committee Member

○ IP and Sustainability Committee Member

● International Trademark Association (INTA)

● USPTO Chemical and Biotechnology Customer Partnership

● USA500