Direct Telephone:  847-770-6010; email: drosenbaum@biopatentlaw.com

Mr.  Rosenbaum’s patent practice specializes in biomedical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, chemical, biochemical, semiconductor materials and processes, and computer software. As patent counsel to several major public universities, public and private corporations, and independent inventors, Mr. Rosenbaum has prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the fields of surgical implants, including cardiovascular stents and vascular grafts, electrophoresis devices and methods, diagnostic systems and methods, DNA transformation and transfection, oligonucleotide ligands, natural and synthetic pharmaceuticals and vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, drug delivery systems, immunology, ultrasonic, laser and cryogenic ablation catheters, nanolithography, atomic force microscopy, photolithography, vacuum deposition processes, including chemical and plasma vapor deposition, sputtering and ion bombardment processes, chemical sensor technology, resist technology, carbon nitride continuous solids and the use of finite elements analysis modeling for corneal remodeling. In representing both corporate and individual clients, Mr. Rosenbaum’s practice has included such diverse biomedical technologies as DNA and RNA hybridization, genetic testing, implantable vascular and endovascular devices, computer controlled laser catheters, synthetic peptides, chemical tracers for above-ground and underground leak detection, contact lenses, dermatological preparations, hydraulic shock absorbing pistons, misting devices for evaporative cooling, and water filtration systems.  More Information

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Donald J. Silvert, Ph.D., Shareholder and Registered Patent Attorney

Direct Telephone:  847-770-6016; email: dsilvert@biopatentlaw.com

Dr. Silvert is an attorney specializing in the management and protection of chemical and biotechnology-related assets, with a background in the pharmaceutical and agricultural biotechnology sectors.  He brings to the firm both large firm and in‑house counsel experience, as well as over five years of licensing and marketing/sales experience in leadership positions in the private corporate sector.  Don’s legal experience includes patent preparation and prosecution on all aspects of pharmaceutical and agricultural biotechnology inventions, including small to large molecules, methods for identifying and synthesizing such molecules, and various other biotechnology-related inventions.  Don’s legal experience also includes drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements; developing and managing worldwide patent portfolios; rendering opinions on infringement, validity, and enforceability of patents; due diligence investigations; intellectual asset management; and litigation/interference support and strategy.  Don applies his legal skills to matters concerning consumer products involving the mechanical and/or electrical arts as well.  Combining legal, scientific, and business experience and training, Don provides a unique and helpful perspective that facilitates capturing, managing, and asserting rights in the value created in any company.  More Information

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Mark C. Bach, Registered Patent Attorney

Direct Telephone:  847-770-6014; email: mbach@biopatentlaw.com

Mr. Bach’s practice includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications, rendering clearance, design around and freedom-to-operate opinions, creating and presenting intellectual property training, devising intellectual property strategies and drafting intellectual property processes and standards.  Mr. Bach has a wealth of patent drafting and prosecution experience evidenced by the about 100 published US patents that he wrote and prosecuted in the electrical, computer science and mechanical areas including intravascular operative devices and medical diagnostics. More Information

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Donna E. Becker, Registered Patent Attorney

Direct Telephone:  847-770-6012; email: dbecker@biopatentlaw.com

Ms. Becker’s practice includes drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications in the fields of pharmaceutical, chemical, biochemical, biotechnology, and mechanical arts, including therapeutic small molecule chemicals for treating cancers, HIV, and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ADHD, drug-delivery systems, including rapid release and sustained release formulations, combination therapies, target discovery, high-throughput screening, diagnostic tests and assays, including drug and antibody assay devices, methods, and reagents, competitive binding assays, immunodialysis and immunoadsorption methods and devices, nucleic acids, proteins, cell lines, immunology, food chemistry, medical devices, plant genetics, environmental applications and polymer chemistry.  Donna also brings considerable experience in client counseling, issuing non-infringement, clearance, due diligence and freedom-to-operate opinions, and in intellectual property litigation.

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J. Peter Paredes, Registered Patent Attorney

Direct Telephone:  847-770-6017; email: jparedes@biopatentlaw.com

Peter’s practice includes drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology, medical devices, and mechanical arts, including genomics, peptides, cardiovascular stents, vascular grafts, diagnostic systems and methods, drug delivery systems, optical imaging systems, ultrasound imaging systems, catheter based imaging systems, vacuum deposition processes, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, MEMS, polymers, oxygenator systems, RFID systems, e-commerce, composite materials, and blanket technologies.  Peter’s legal experience includes developing patent portfolios for early state companies, due diligence investigations, conducting clearance and freedom-to-operate opinions, patentability searches and opinions, drafting appeal briefs, and intellectual property litigation.  More Information

Dr. Wang has been working in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology for over 16 years and in international life science business development, mergers and acquisitions for over four years. Steven resides in Shanghai, China and assists the firm in representing its China-based clients and in facilitating business development initiatives in China.  More Information

email:  mgallas@biopatentlaw.com

Ms. Gallas graduated from Grinnell College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. During her years at Grinnell, she was a recipient of the Trustee’s Honor Scholarship and the Lonabelle Kaplan Scholarship for women and minorities in Mathematics and Science. She was a National Science Foundation-Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Intern at the University of Missouri-Columbia studying the genetics of longevity and aging using the C. elegans model. After her undergraduate work, she continued her studies of longevity and aging as a Senior Research Technician in the laboratory of Dr. Donald Riddle.  More Information

Lori Dunham, Senior Paralegal

Direct Telephone: 847-770-6021; email: ldunham@biopatentlaw.com

Lori’s responsibilities include oversight over all communications between the firm and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, foreign patent offices, and foreign associate patent counsel.  More Information

 Ms. Cotugno is a senior-level paralegal with seven years general practice experience and ten years intellectual property experience.  She has expertise in domestic and foreign patent application prosecution and patent maintenance and is trained in filing patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and before the European Patent Office.  More Information

Laura Ann Molter, Chief Office Administrator

Direct Telephone: 847-770-6023; email: lmolter@biopatentlaw.com

Laura is responsible for oversight of all office administration responsibilities, including human resources, accounting and bookkeeping, and facilities management.  More Information