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Daniel P. O’Brien, Ph.D.
Daniel’s practice includes the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications in the biotechnology/life sciences areas. Daniel also specializes in freedom-to-operate analysis and strategic counseling concerning the patent-related aspects of product life cycle management. He has a technical background in microbiology, cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, and biochemistry. Daniel earned a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and holds a J.D. (cum laude) from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he earned a Law and Technology concentration with honors.
Daniel’s legal experience includes preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, patent licensing, and strategic domestic/international portfolio management. His experience includes preparing and drafting legal opinions related to various aspects of patent law, including non-infringement, experimental use, written description, safe-harbor, patentability, and freedom-to-operate.
Daniel’s scientific experience includes the completion of his Ph.D. in cancer biology at Vanderbilt University, where his research focused on the role of Helicobacter pylori in the development of gastric adenocarcinoma. His research was featured on the cover of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J.D. (cum laude) 2011
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cancer Biology
Ph.D. 2008
Middle Tennessee State University
Microbiology
B.S. (magna cum laude) 2001
Daniel is admitted to the state bars of Washington and North Carolina, and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the Washington State Patent Law Association (WSPLA) and Life Science Washington.
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Static and dynamic content editing
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How to customize formatting for each rich text
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What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
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How to customize formatting for each rich text
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What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
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How to customize formatting for each rich text
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What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
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How to customize formatting for each rich text
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