Dr. Wei Zhang is a research scientist and Patent Agent who focuses on biotechnology, molecular biology and genetics. She is skilled in all areas of biotechnology patent law, including U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent validity opinions, freedom-to-operate opinions and due diligence Continue Reading
Lingling Zhao, PhD
Dr. Lingling Zhao, a patent agent, is experienced in drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications for clients in the electronics and software fields, including the following areas: Hardware: mechanical devices, electro-mechanical devices, electronics, consumer Continue Reading
James Alburger, PhD
Dr. James Alburger is a registered patent agent with experience in patent preparation and freedom-to-operate analysis, and expertise in the fields of organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biochemistry. With an extensive background in science communication, James is skilled in clearly and Continue Reading
Xiaoyuan "Kate" Ding
Xiaoyuan “Kate” Ding’s practice focuses on preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in a wide variety of chemical fields, including organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, catalysis, sensors, Continue Reading
Miao Yu, PhD
Dr. Miao Yu is a Patent Agent in the Intellectual Property group. Miao focuses her practice on patent preparation and prosecution in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Her technical areas of expertise include biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and chemical biology. She has Continue Reading
Deborah L. Nagle, PhD
Dr. Deborah Nagle has more than 10 years of experience as a patent professional. She practices in all areas of biotechnology patent law, including U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent validity opinions, freedom-to-operate opinions and due diligence evaluations. Prior to joining the firm, Continue Reading
Joseph Ciardi, PhD
Dr. Joseph Ciardi’s practice focuses on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and plant genetics, and includes the drafting and prosecution of US and foreign patents, patent validity opinions, and freedom to operate analyses. Prior to becoming a registered patent agent, he was a molecular biologist for Continue Reading
Coalton S. Bennett, PhD
Dr. Coalton Bennett is a patent agent, assisting in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Coalton has a significant technical background in a wide range of areas including computer networks, Internet applications and Continue Reading
Mei Bai, PhD
Dr. Mei Bai's practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution in the medical biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, pharmaceutics, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Her projects include nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, antibodies, vaccine, microorganisms, somatic stem Continue Reading