Ms. Atkinson joined COJK in 2008 as an associate. She brings with her a strong background in molecular biology and genetics, having spent 10 years as a research scientist at the University of Washington. As in-house patent counsel for a small pharmaceutical company for 5 years, in addition to her responsibilities for the company’s intellectual property, she also gained experience in licensing, due diligence, and a variety of corporate agreements, including agreements associated with conducting clinical trials world-wide. Ms. Atkinson’s practice focuses on patent prosecution in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields, technology licensing, intellectual property due diligence, infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions.
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2002
- B.S., magna cum laude, Chemistry, Youngstown State University, 1970
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA
Patent Attorney, 2008 to present - Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bothell, WA
Patent Attorney, 2003 to 2008 - Rosetta Inpharmatics, Kirkland, WA
Contract Patent Attorney, 2002 to 2003
Technical Experience
- Research Scientist, University of Washington, Department of Pathology, 1989 to 1999
Bar & Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office Washington State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association