Andy is a registered patent attorney and a member of the Firm's Intellectual Property Group. His practice focuses on domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
Notable Experience
· Andy was part of a team that successfully defended a client against patent infringement claims involving a business method patent.
· Andy assisted in the procurement of issued patents upon the successful prosecution of patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Before Edwards Wildman
Previously, Andy was an associate at the Boston office of Ropes & Gray LLP. Before attending law school, Andy worked as a scientist at a number of leading biotechnology companies, including: Genentech, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Incyte Genomics, Renovis, and Knopp Neurosciences. Andy's research focused on the identification and development of novel diagnostic markers and therapeutics for cancer and various neurological disorders.
Besides Edwards Wildman
Andy enjoys hiking, kayaking, and motorcycling. While going to law school, Andy kept honey bees and raised a flock of guinea fowl as pets.
Industries
· Life Sciences