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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

District of Columbia

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Mercedes K. Meyer

USA

Practice Areas

Mercedes Meyer, Ph.D., represents leading life science and technology companies maintaining an extensive biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent management, prosecution, opinion and due diligence practice. With a doctorate in virology and degree in chemistry, Mercedes has a deep understanding of complex biotechnology and scientific research, which is key for advising life science clients on commercializing and protecting product innovations as well as performing diligence for investing in new technologies, particularly in corporate joint development projects. Mercedes advises on developing patent strategies, managing the intellectual property rights, and making associated investments and acquisitions. Mercedes also handles patent reexaminations and inter partes matters.

Professional Memberships

Board Member, Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation

Intellectual Property Owners Association

Association of University Technology Managers Women’s Inventor Committee

American Intellectual Property Law Association

AIPLA Fellow

Education

University of Houston Law Center

J.D.

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Houston and The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Ph.D.

Bryn Mawr College

B.A., Chemistry

Awards

Inspiring Woman of the Year

Life Sciences Patent Network

2025

Carl B. Horton Distinguished Service Award

Intellectual Property Owner Association

2023

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - District of Columbia

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Individual Editorial
Mercedes Meyer is sought out for her wealth of expertise in patent prosecution and portfolio management. She is a particularly strong choice to advise clients in the life sciences sector.

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