Patent Attorney
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Patent Drafting and Prosecution- Specialization in technologies at the intersection of biology, medicine, and computer science.- Biological sample collection devices (saliva, swab, etc.).- Nucleic acid preservation, purification, and sequencing systems (NextGen and PCR-based).- ML/AI applications of medical image data for cancer therapies and treatments.- IoT-enabled nucleic acid purification technologies and laboratory dialysis systems.- XR-based technologies for pain management and treatment.- Small molecule therapeutics.Transactional and “Outside” General Counsel Services- Counseled clients with respect to growth, use, and strategic positioning of all forms of IP.- Prepared, reviewed, and negotiated agreements (licensing, B2B, NDA, employment).- Created and implemented employee training modules (e.g., dangers of copyleft and coding).- Established internal practices for clients to ensure compliance with HIPAA, FDA, and FTC regulations.IP Due-Diligence & Opinions- Conducted landscape and clearance searches related to acquisition targets for Fortune 500 biotech company and prepared related freedom to operate, invalidity, and patentability opinions.- Assisted multiple startup companies prepare for and successfully navigate IP due diligence during fundraising.- Intimate experience drafting opinions related to DNA self-collection devices owned by large industry players in the direct to consumer genetic testing market.E-commerce Enforcement- Pioneered low-cost e-commerce enforcement paradigm for clients selling consumer goods.- Removed thousands of infringing listings from Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Shopify and elsewhere while securing monetary damages that in most cases balanced the legal costs of enforcement.