Laura Cruz brings her strong background in chemical engineering to the practice of patent procurement and prosecution with an emphasis on chemical and mechanical technologies. She also counsels clients on general intellectual property matters including agreements, trademarks, licensing, due diligence, opinions regarding infringement and patentability, and enforcement of IP rights.
Her technical experience includes nearly eight years with Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas, where she progressed through various chemical engineer positions, with a particular focus on capital improvement projects and upgrades for production facilities. Her technical areas include, polymers, plastics, consumer goods, food compositions, food processing, aerospace, prosthetics, robotics, instruments, cellulose fibers, rotating equipment, semiconductor fabrication, and battery systems.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1999
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Texas, 1986
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA, 1999 to present
Technical Experience
- Process Control Specialist, Dow Chemical Company, 1995 to 1996
- Senior Production Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, 1993 to 1994
- Production Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, 1991 to 1992
- Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, 1989 to 1990
Bar & Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Washington State Bar
- Texas State Bar (Inactive)
Professional Affiliations
- Washington State Patent Law Association
- King County Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association