Ms. Quinton joined the firm as a Patent Agent in 2002 and became an associate in 2003, and a Member in 2009. Her extensive experience as a research scientist at Targeted Genetics, Zymogenetics, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center gives Ms. Quinton insight into patent procurement in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, and immunology. As a published research scientist and patent holder, Ms. Quinton is well versed in our clients’ challenges both in the laboratory and in effectively handling intellectual property matters.
Education
- J.D., University of Washington, 2003
- M.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Washington, 1993
- B.S., Biology/Chemistry, Gordon College, 1984
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 2009 to present
Associate, 2003 to 2008
Patent Agent, 2002 to 2003
Law Clerk, 2001 to 2002
Technical Experience
- Associate Scientist, ZymoGenetics, 1999 to 2001
- Scientist, PanLabs, Inc., 1998 to 1999
- Senior Research Associate, Targeted Genetics Corporation, 1992 to 1998
- Graduate Student, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1989 to 1992
Bar & Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Washington State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association
Patents (obtained as an inventor)
U.S. Patent No. 6,541,258, “Adeno Associated Virus (AAV) Split-Packaging Genes and Cell Lines Comprising Such Genes for use in the Production of Recombinant AAV Vectors,” Allen, J., Stephan, A., Quinton, T., Lupton, S.
Publications
Whitmore, T., Holloway, J., Lofton-Day, C., Maurer, M., Chen, L., Quinton, T., Vincent, J., Schere, S., Lok, S., “Human Secretin (SCT): Gene structure, Chromosome Location, and Distribution of mRNA,” Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics, Vol. 90: 47-52 (2000)
Quinton, T., et al., “Rapid Construction of Knockout Vectors by Homologous Recombination in E. Coli, Keystone Symposium (2000)
Quinton, T., et al., “Molecular Events Following AAV Transduction,” Keystone Symposium (1997)
Guthrie, P., Quinton, T., Moran, L., Slatko, B., Kucera, R., Benner, J., Wilson, G., Brooks, J., “Cloning Expression and Sequence Analysis of the Sph1 Restriction-Modification System.” Gene., Vol. 180 (1-2):107-112 (1996)
Levine, K., Steiner, B., Johnson, K., Aronoff, R., Quinton, T., Linial, M., “Unusual Features of Integrated cNDAs Generated by Infection with Genome-Free Retroviruses,” Molecular and Cellular Biology, Vol. 10, No. 5:1891-1990 (1990)