CHC - Key Persons
Alan Howarth is a Shareholder with the firm. He holds Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences), Master of Science (Plant Pathology),and Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Virology) degrees from the University of California-Davis, and a J.D. from Brigham Young University. He has 14 years of experience in biotechnology research and teaching, having held appointments at the University of California-Davis, the University of Illinois, and the University of Arizona, and has published scientific papers in the fields of virology, molecular genetics, enzymology, microbiology, and molecular evolution. Prior to co-founding the firm, Dr. Howarth was a patent attorney and partner in a Salt Lake area intellectual property firm. Dr. Howarth's practice focuses on U.S. and international patenting of inventions in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and biomedical products.
Clayton Howarth, P.C., is a law firm based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Its practice focuses on U.S. and foreign intellectual property and technology law, with emphasis on obtaining, enforcing, and defending patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Clients choose Clayton Howarth, P.C., because of our technical expertise, litigation experience, and results. Our attorneys have degrees in engineering and science as well as in the law. Moreover, we understand business. Intellectual property is not only a creative asset, it is often a crucial business asset. We apply our extensive legal and technological expertise to the economic and financial benefit of our clients.