I maximize the value of your ideas.
With my extensive skill and experience in molecular biology, immunology and virology, I have helped over 150 companies and universities protect their intellectual property. I represent and counsel clients in domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, negotiation of patent licenses, and trademark coexistence agreements. I also represents clients in opposition and infringement cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, federal courts in California and Texas, and the International Trade Commission.
I have prepared and prosecuted numerous foreign and domestic patent applications and issues in areas ranging from biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology and virology to diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, small molecules, and pharmaceuticals.
My science credentials include positions as a Research Associate/National Institutes of Health, Post-Doctoral Training Fellow in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Research Scientist with Streck Laboratories in Omaha, Nebraska.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2006 | 06/07/2022 |
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Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2011 |
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Attorney | Dla Piper, LLP (Us) | 2008 - 2009 |
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Pasadena Bar Association | Technology Section co-chair | 2010 - Present |
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Blog | Biotech Boardwalk | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
University of Nebraska, Lincoln | Ph.D. | 1998 |
Colorado St Univ | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
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THE ROLES OF ANGEL INVESTORS IN MENTORING AND FUNDING EARLY STAGE COMPANIES | Venture Capital | 2011 |
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MICROFLUIDIC CONNECTIONS | Patented case |
Danton Mak, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 30, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Laura is knowledgeable and very responsive, and her ability to come up with cost effective legal solutions is impressive.
Teddie Hsu, Unknown Attorney on Sep 30, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Laura is very knowledgeable in all aspects of IP law and is highly recommended to anyone wishing to protect their ideas.
Danton Mak, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 30, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Laura is knowledgeable and very responsive, and her ability to come up with cost effective legal solutions is impressive.
Teddie Hsu, Unknown Attorney on Sep 30, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Laura is very knowledgeable in all aspects of IP law and is highly recommended to anyone wishing to protect their ideas.
Kristin Hiibner, Patent application Attorney on Sep 28, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Laura is smart, personable, and a great asset to have on your legal team. I've worked with Laura for several years and have found her to posses the highest level of competency and professionalism.
Elizabeth Swanson, Patent application Attorney on Sep 28, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Laura is smart, easy to talk to and very efficient. I recommend her patent prosecution skills to anyone with a biological science or medical device based invention.
Norman Vantreeck, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 28, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Laura for the past two years. She is an outstanding, capable attorney in all areas of IP. She is a dedicated mother of two and co-chair of the tech section of the the Pasadena Bar Association.
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