Seed IP Law Group’s Biotechnology, Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals Group proudly welcomes Michelle M. LeCointe as Of Counsel. Michelle’s practice centers on U.S. and international IP strategies and patent procurement as well as IP agreements for a broad array of technologies, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, and rechargeable batteries. She also has substantial experience in corporate IP due diligence, U.S. and international post-grant contested proceedings, non-infringement and invalidity opinions, and patent litigation. 

Michelle received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, in 1997. She received her J.D. from Columbia Law School, as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, in 2000. 

Michelle is admitted to the state bars of New York and Texas. She is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Michelle is a member of the Washington State Patent Law Association(WSPLA), the Austin Intellectual Property Law Association, and Life Science Washington.

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