Susan Zerull Email & Phone Number

Troy, Michigan

After 25 years as in-house counsel, Susan Zerull joined Cantor Colburn in 2018. Her practice concentrates on patent procurement, developing intellectual property strategies, and complex intellectual property transactions. She brings a pragmatic, business focused, and global view to her practice. Susan’s technical areas of expertise include polymers, electronic materials and devices, photovoltaics, solar modules, small molecules, chemical formulations, chemical processes, and pharmaceuticals.

Midland, Mi

During my time at Dow I have:* Managed a group of up to 13 IP professionals and support staff* Counseled a variety of businesses (including Electronic Materials, Dow Solar Solutions, Pharma and Food Solutions, Ventures and New Business Development, Basic Chemicals as well as Dow's Core R&D function) on all aspects of intellectual property. * Worked on a variety complex transactions and agreements including mergers and acquisitions, licensing, joint development agreements, government sponsored research, and sponsored research with universities, as well as routine confidentiality and consulting agreements. * Prepared and implemented IP strategies, including preparing and prosecuting patents and managing patent portfolios globally, and conducting freedom to operate assessments* Improved patent department work processes. Technical areas of expertise include polymers, electronic materials and devices, photovoltaics, solar modules, small molecules, chemical formulations, chemical processes, pharmaceuticals, among others.

Oakdale, Mn

Supported Imaging and Data Storage businesses at this Spin-off company from 3M.

Supported imaging and data storage businesses.

Styrofoam(tm) products R&D

J.D.

Order of the Coif Law Review

B.S., Chemical Engineering

Alumni Distinguished Scholar National Merit Scholar Honors College

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