Seed IP’s Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Group proudly welcomes associate Shi (Michelle) Liu, Ph.D. Michelle specializes in patent procurement, licensing and strategic intellectual property portfolio management in electrical and chemical matters. Example areas of expertise include semiconductors, materials science, polymers, organic chemistry, batteries, electronics, optoelectronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nanotechnology. Michelle has successfully drafted and prosecuted numerous patent applications of U.S. and international patent matters for clients ranging from small startups to large international corporations. She received a B.S. in Polymer Chemistry from Sichuan University (1992), a M.S. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Jilin University (1995), a second M.S. in Organic Chemistry from Northeastern University (1999), and a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering/Nanotechnology from University of Washington (2003). Michelle holds a J.D. from University of Washington School of Law (2011).

Michelle is admitted to the Washington State Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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