Examined over a thousand patent applications in the fields of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, crop science, cosmetics, medical devices, immunology and biocides, especially where these fields intersect with formulation chemistry. Negotiated amendments to the claims to secure allowance of patent applications. Analyzed patent applicants’ factual and legal arguments regarding patentability and drafted a complete and well-reasoned response. Conducted thorough searches of the patent and non-patent literature using EAST, STN and public search tools to discover if the claimed subject matter is novel and non-obvious.

Supervised the research and drafting of a group of 10 patent attorneys, patent agents and scientific advisors in the area of life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food science, and software. Conducted over 400 Patent Cooperation Treaty searches and wrote over 400 corresponding Patent Cooperation Treaty preliminary opinions in the areas of life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food science, business methods and healthcare management software. Conducted infringement searches, accelerated examination searches, patentability searches, and wrote validity opinions.

Provide counsel regarding IP strategy, Bayh-Dole Act and HMS/BWH employee IP responsibilities and incentives. Drafted publication manuscripts in cooperation with the principal investigator. Quantified and qualified CNS abnormalities present in T1 weighted MRI images utilizing freesurfer and 3D slicer. Conducted statistical analysis of data using the software programs SPSS and R. Wrote BASH scripts for manipulating data.

Drafted patent applications, conducted prior art searches and prepared patentability opinions regarding chemical, software, mechanical and business method inventions. Conducted trademark searches, prepared and filed trademark applications. Researched and drafted a consulting agreement.

Prosecuted biotechnology patent applications before JPO and USPTO. Researched and drafted license agreement clauses. Interviewed inventors to gather information necessary for responding to patent office actions. Prosecuted trademark applications before USPTO.

Researched and drafted patent and trademark cease and desist letters. Conducted trademark searches; filed and prosecuted trademark applications. Counseled clients on patent, trademark, and copyright matters.

Provided litigation support for two patent infringement cases and a trademark cancellation proceeding. Drafted claims for software and mechanical inventions. Researched and drafted a response to a trademark cease and desist letter. Conducted a prior art search and drafted a patentability letter for NASA regarding a software and mechanical invention. Conducted research and wrote memos regarding trademark incontestability and copyrightable subject matter.