Seed IP’s Biotechnology & Chemistry Group proudly welcomes new patent agent Cristina J. Wittkop, Ph.D. Cristina specializes in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution of biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical technologies. She received a B.S. (with honors) in Biochemical & Biophysical Sciences from University of Houston in 2008, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from University of Washington in 2016. Cristina is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She is a member of the Washington State Patent Law Association (WSPLA) and Life Science Washington.