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J. Wendy Davis, Ph.D.

Senior Patent Agent
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Dr. Davis is a Senior Patent Agent specializing in patent prosecution in biotechnology and life sciences, especially in the fields of plant genetics and plant biochemistry.  Drawing on her Ph.D. in molecular biology and more than 10 years of experience in law firms, Dr. Davis counsels clients on a variety of intellectual property issues including patentability and prior art search, strategic portfolio development and due diligence.  She advises clients regarding the filing and prosecution of PCT and foreign national patent applications. She has experience in the areas of molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, pharmacology, biomedical devices, nanotechnology and array technologies. 

Dr. Davis started her career in 1997. She has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in the fields of biotechnology and biomedical devices. Dr. Davis has managed patent portfolios for a variety of clients including academic institutions, non-profit organizations and biotechnology companies.

Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
Houston Intellectual Property Law Association (HIPLA)
Bio/Medical Technology Club in Houston
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) (as a Patent Agent Affiliate)
J. Wendy Davis, Ph.D.
University of Houston
Ph.D., Molecular Biology (1997)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
B.S., Biomedical Engineering (1990)
Thompson Coburn LLP
Senior Patent Agent (November 2011 to present)
SNR Denton, Dallas, Texas
Patent Agent (Sept. 2010 to November 2011)
Howrey LLP, Houston, Texas
Patent Agent and Scientific Advisor (2004-2010)
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP (formerly Bracewell & Patterson LLP) Houston, Texas
Patent Consultant (2001-2004)
Adler & Associates (formerly McGregor & Adler LLP) Houston, Texas
Patent Agent and Technical Advisor (1997-2001)
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
United States Patent and Trademark Office