I have a PhD in biochemistry from Univ. of Calif. and my JD from John Marshall.  25+ years experience in intellectual property law and data research. •  Perform US and global patent and literature searches, including accelerated exam, pre-issuance 3rd party submissions, patentability, validity, infringement, freedom to operate, landscape, due diligence, and competitive intelligence on diverse and complex projects in multiple areas. • Conduct long-term patent landscape studies to identify trends in a technology field, deliver competitive intelligence and identify potential research and licensing opportunities. •  Perform Evidence-Of-Use studies by analyzing products currently used in the market that may be infringing on a patent of interest. •  Develop comprehensive US, CPC, and IPC patent classification and synonym strategies under short deadlines in support of patent search requests. • Proficient in efficiently reviewing/understanding US and foreign client inventions, developing/executing research strategies, and summarizing results in a reliable, timely, and high-quality manner. • Manage research projects by determining project parameters, defining scope, and creating quotes based on cost and schedule.
• Formulate research guidelines for performing prior art searches in view of Leahy-SmithAmerica Invents Act. • Perform qualitative analysis of patents and patent portfolios from a legal, technical and business perspective.