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Sreenivasarao Vepachedu
also known as Rao Vepachedu, Sree Vepachedu
About Sreenivasarao
Biography
For Intellectual Property Law Services AND Immigration related matters contact:
Law Offices of Dr. Vepachedu
About Me
Attorney Registration: Illinois, Michigan, the US District Court of Northern District of Illinois, the USPTO, and India
Education: BS (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry), MS (Chemistry), JD (Law), PhD (Chemistry) & LLM (IP)
Specialties: Federal Law Practice: Intellectual Property Law and Immigration Law
Dr. Vepachedu has been an attorney in good standing since 1988, practicing Intellectual Property Law and Immigration Law.
Rao is a member of the American Bar Association, the Michigan Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Chicago Intellectual Property Law Association, the Indian American Bar Association, the South Asian Bar Association, the National Military Family Association, the American Chemical Society, the Bar Council of the State of Andhra Pradesh, the Association of Indian Americans, and the Greater Chicago Telugu Association.
Rao has extensive experience in research and teaching in the fields of biotechnology, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, combinatorial chemistry, nutrition, and biology. He has a PhD in organic chemistry (Best Research Fellow Award), MS in organic chemistry (Gold Medal and Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Award), BS in botany, zoology, and chemistry, JD in Law and LLM (Master of Laws, Intellectual Property). Rao is an author and editor of more than one thousand articles, which include subject matters ranging from human biology and health to intellectual property to legal research to cultural wars (http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/60061-il-sreenivasarao-vepachedu-764535.html).
Rao chose the US over the UK for research, obtained permanent residency in the US under the category for individuals of extraordinary ability (EB1: ), and became an American citizen.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
30%
26 years
Patent Application
20%
26 years
Trademark Application
20%
26 years
Immigration
10%
31 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 20 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
LAW OFFICES OF DR VEPACHEDU
1230 GEORGETOWN WAY, VERNON HILLS, IL, 60061
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Sreenivasarao Vepachedu's Reviews
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Posted by VINCENT | February 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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One in a Million!
Dr. Vepachedu is one of the best patent attorneys in the country who counseled me through every step in submitting my patent to the USPTO where each embodiment in the patent was strengthened by the claims Rao wrote that covered every angle making it strong enough to be secured, maintained, and protec...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2015
Born IP Lawyer
Rao is a born IP lawyer. He is extremely intellectual and curious of various areas of life. My patent relates to classical music and mechanical aspects of violins and violas. I did not expect him to be interested in musical instruments, because of his vast experience in pharmaceutical industry. But h...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2013
Excellent IP Attorney
Dr. Vepachedu is the best patent attorney that I ever have worked with. He has a through understanding of the technology and IP law to prepare and prosecute complex technological areas such as biotech and pharmaceuticals.
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2013
Intellectual Proeprty Attorney
Dr. Vepachedu is like Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson in one person. Rao has the attention to detail of a seasoned scientist and judgment and issue spotting capabilities of an experienced attorney, and he was an asset to our team. He won several awards for his contributions to our research programs with hi...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2013
Client Review
He is a scientist and an attorney, a rare combination, and he has the keen eye for legal issues and judgment as an attorney, and attention to detail of a scientist. He was always available to answer any legal or scietific questions for his team members, and worked round the clock to accomplish extrao...
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"Mr. Vepachedu is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Neuroscience Inventor Award, Abbott Labs
2010
Neuroscience Spot Award, Abbott Labs
2009
Neuroscience Team Award, Abbott Labs
2008
Neuroscience Spot Award, Abbott Labs
1997
Intramural Research Fellowship, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda
1996
Intramural Research Fellowship, National Institutes of Health
1995
Intramural Research Fellowship, National Institutes of Health
1991
Best Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
1991
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
1990
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
1989
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
1988
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
1987
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
1986
Gold Medal, Kakatiya University
1986
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Award, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust
1986
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner and Chief Counsel, EXCIVA UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
2012 - Present
Guest Lecturer, Northwestern University
2011 - Present
Managing Director, Cardinal Risk Management
1998 - Present
President, Vepachedu Educational Foundation
2007 - 2011
Patent Counsel, Abbott Laboratories
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Rosenbaum & Associates
2005 - 2006
Vice President, SAPALA ORGANICS PVT LTD
2003 - 2007
President, Vepachedu Professional Corporation
2003 - 2004
Associate, Scully Scott Murphy Presser
2001 - 2006
Adjunct Professor, Illinois Institute of Technolgy
2001 - 2003
Associate, Incyte Genomics
2000 - 2001
Manager of Legal Affairs, MediChemLife Sciences
1998 - 2000
Medicinal Chemist, Eli Lilly & Company
1996 - 1996
Part time, Samuel J. Levine, PC, Immigration Law Firm
Associations
2017 - Present
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)MEMEBER
2016 - Present
International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsMEMBER
2016 - Present
Citizen Police Academy, EvanstonMember
2011 - Present
Intellectual Property Owners AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney
2005 - Present
District Court of Northern District of IllinoisAttorney
2005 - Present
State Bar of MichiganAttorney
2005 - Present
Intellectual Property Law Association of ChicagoMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Indian American Bar Association of ChicagoMember
2005 - Present
Asian American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeAttorney
1998 - Present
Howard University School of Law Alumni AssociationMember
1992 - Present
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS)MEMBER
1992 - Present
Telugu American AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Chicago Telangana AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Telangana Associationmember
1992 - Present
Indian American AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Chemical SocietyMember
1992 - Present
The Indian American Chemical SocietyOWNER
1992 - Present
The Indian American Bar AssociationOWNER
1988 - Present
International Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Bar Council of the State of Andhra Pradesh, IndiaAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
AMGEN V. EXCIVA
PENDING
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) inhibitors and their use in diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome
Grant
Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against the Nogo-66 receptor (NgR)
Grant
Amyloid .beta.(1-42) oligomers, derivatives thereof and antibodies thereto, methods of preparation thereof and use thereof
Granted
Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme
Grant
Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme
Grant
Modulators and modulation of the interaction between RGM and Neogenin
Grant
Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme
Grant
Inhibitors of the 11-.beta.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme
Grant
Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme
Grant
Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme
Grant
3-Quinuclidinyl amino-substituted biaryl derivatives
Grant
Inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme
Grant
Substituted diazabicycloalkane derivatives
Grant
Amino-substituted tricyclic derivatives and methods of use
Grant
Medical devices having MEMs functionality and methods of making same
Grant
AMGEN V. EXCIVA
Education
1997
Howard University School of Law
LLM (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, IMMIGRATION & INTERNATIONAL LAWS)
1997
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
INTRAMURAL RESEARCH
1995
University of Maryland, College Park
RESEARCH
1993
Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway
RESEARCH
1992
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
PhD (SYNTHESIS OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE NATURAL PRODUCTS)
1992
Kakatiya University
PhD (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY)
1988
Osmania University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Kakatiya University
MS (CHEMISTRY)
1983
Osmania University
BS (BOTANY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS & ZOOLOGY)
1983
Andhra University
BOTANY (MS)
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013
2012
McDermott CLE
IP Risk Management and Strategy
2012
IP Course Guest Lecture at NU
Patent Research & Strategy - Part 2
2012
IP Course for MS at Northwestern University
Patent Research & Strategy - Part 1
2012
IP Course at NU
Patent Research & Strategy
2012
CLE at SLWK
IP Risk Management and Strategy
2012
CLE at Patterson-Thuente
IP Risk Management and Strategy
2012
CLE at Navistar
IP Risk Management and Strategy
2012
CLE at Lock Lord Bissel
IP Risk Management and Strategy
2012
CLE at Klintworth Rozenblatt
IP Risk Management and Strategy
2012
CLE at Cardinal Intellectual Property
The America Invents Act - An Overview
Publications
2005
The Andhra Journal of Industrial News
THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY AND THE NEW PATENT REGIME IN THE INDIAN UNION
2004
US Patents, USPTO
Tricyclic compounds as MRP1-inhibitors
2004
US Patents, USPTO
Methods and compounds for inhibiting MRP1
2004
Patent Application Publications, USPTO
Compounds and methods for inhibiting MRP1
2004
Intellectual Property Today
Patent Protection and the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Indian Union
2003
JAMA, 290, 2800-2801 (2003)
Guggulipid and Cholesterol Levels
2003
US Patents, USPTO
Compounds and method for inhibiting MRP1
2003
Patent Application Publications, USPTO
Automated technology of screening of stationary phases
2003
Patent Application Publications, USPTO
Methods and compounds for inhibiting mrp1
2003
Patent Application Publications, USPTO
Tricyclic compounds as mrp1-inhibitors
2000
Chem. Research Toxicol., 13 (9), 883-890 (2000)
Marked Differences in Base Selecyivity between DNA and the Free Nucleotides upon Adduct Formation of Bay- and Fjord Region Diol Epoxides
1999
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 17, 85-94 (1999)
Synthesis and Properties of Bay Region Episulfides of Benzo[a]pyrene
1997
Vepachedu Educational Foundation, Inc.
THE INDIAN CONTINENT: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMPUTERS
1996
20th IUPAC symposium on Natural Products, Chicago, USA, Aug 15-20 (1996)
Effect of DNA Structure on Adducts from Diol Epoxides
1996
Vepachedu Educational Foundation, Inc
THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
1995
Acta Crystallographica, c51, 423 (1995)
Structure of Tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)methylsilicon
1995
Vepachedu Educational Foundation, Inc
LEGAL AND SOCIAL EQUALITY IN INDIA
1992
Carbohydr. Res., 226(1), 185 (1992)
A general radical mediated stereo selective route to chiral furo[2,3-b]furans from D-glucose
1991
Tetrahedron, 47, 519 (1991)
Stereo selective synthesis of (-)-canadensolide from D-glucose
1991
Synthetic Comm., 20, 3403 (1991)
Synthesis of (3S, 4R)-3- methyl-4- butyl octanolide from D-glucose
1990
IUPAC symposium on natural products, New Delhi, Feb. 2-9 (1990)
Studies directed towards the total synthesis of calcimycin
1990
Tetrahedron Lett., 31, 4931 (1990)
A simple and stereo selective synthesis of avenaciolide from D-glucose
1990
Tetrahedron Lett., 31, 2491 (1990)
A novel palladium catalyzed oxycarbonylation of dienones: A convenient method for the construction of cyclic acetals
1989
Synthetic Comm., 19, 705 (1989)
Synthesis of (R)-2-benzyloxy-1-iodo-3-butene: A new chiral synthon from L(+) tartaric acid: Its application to (R)ï§- caprolactone
N/A
Mana Sanskriti
Our Culture
N/A
The Andhra Journal of Industrial News
Pharmaceutical Industry and Intellectual Property
N/A
The Telangana Science Journal
Science and Health
Languages
German
Hindi
Russian
Telugu
Urdu
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