Berezutskaya, E. Kate

Kate Berezutskaya is a licensed U.S. patent attorney with over 15 years of experience in representing clients in connection with numerous patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including patent drafting and prosecution, appeals, and re-exam proceedings.  She develops, procures, manages and defends global patent portfolios, and counsels clients regarding patent exclusivity, patent due diligence, license agreements, freedom-to-operate opinions and inventorship/ownership.  With a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology, Kate practices in a variety of technical fields, including life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, cell technologies, plant biology, chemical compositions and methods, vaccines and antibodies, construction materials and products, metallurgy, food supplements, cosmetics and personal care products, and diagnostics and treatment methods.  She is a former adjunct law professor and speaks regularly on topics related to patents, trade secrets, and trademarks.