Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP ‘s patent prosecution team delivers services spanning investigations, strategic analysis, global preparation and prosecution, as well as full portfolio management. Co-leaders Preston Heard and Greg Liebold work out of the Atlanta and Phoenix offices, respectively. In Raleigh, Ryan Cagle focuses on chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology patent prosecution, similarly to Chris Humphrey, who has focus on chemicals and chemical manufacturing technologies. In Boston, Cristin Cowles focuses on molecular biology and biochemistry, specializing in developing and managing international patent portfolios, while Danielle Herritt is skilled in representing clients in parallel PTAB matters. In Houston, Karthika Perumal is adept in all aspects of IP, transactional, and technology law, advising clients on patent prosecution, portfolio development, disputes, and IP monetization.
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Key clients
- 8 Rivers Capital
- Loma Linda University
Work highlights
Advised Rivers Capital, a technology company that innovates in a wide range of technologies, such as zero emission power production, fuels processing, and hydrogen production, and helping 8 Rivers Capital build a robust global patent portfolio since the company started in 2009 that currently includes more than 1,300 patents and applications worldwide in at least 17 countries worldwide.
Advised Loma Linda University, the largest Seventh-Day Adventist health and research institute, as lead outside counsel for patent prosecution, patent life cycle management, patentability analyses, inventorship investigations, IP litigation, trademarks/copyrights, licensing and commercial agreements, and other strategic counselling and agreement work.
Advised the largest petrochemical and biofuel refinery company in the United States which it represent across a broad array of IP areas, including patent preparation and prosecution, IP litigation, joint development agreements, and patent strategy in the renewables (hydrogen and others), low carbon intensity, carbon capture, biofuels and fuel technologies.
Practice head
Preston Heard; Greg Leibold
Other key lawyers
Ryan Cagle; Chris Humphrey; Cristin Cowles; Danielle Herritt; Karthika Perumal