Brian Poor’s practice focuses on patent prosecution, both in the United States and internationally with a particular emphasis on molecular biology, vaccines, immunology, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Brian also counsels clients in other facets of intellectual property, including portfolio management, the preparation of opinions directed to patent validity and infringement, freedom to operate searches and analysis, and due diligence relating to technology licensing and venture capital investment.
Education
- J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1995
- M.S., Biology, California State University, Long Beach, 1980
- B.S., Zoology, California State University, Long Beach, 1977
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 2010 to present - Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, Seattle, WA
Special Counsel, 2005-2010
Associate, 1997-2005 - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Seattle, WA
Assistant Patent Counsel, 1996-1997
Patent Agent, 1988-1996 - Bristol-Myers Company, Seattle, WA
Patent Coordinator, 1986-1988 - Genetic Systems Corporation, Seattle, WA
Patent Coordinator, 1986
Technical Experience
- Senior Research Biochemist, Genetic Systems Corporation, 1984-1986
- Research Associate, Genetic Systems Corporation, 1983-1984
- Washington State Bar
- Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
- US District Court for the Western District of Washington
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Bar & Court Admissions
Professional Affiliations
- American Chemical Society
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Federal Circuit Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association