L. Rhys Lawson, Ph.D., Associate
Dr. Lawson joined the firm in 2006. He focuses his practice on creating patent portfolios for chemical, nanotechnology, materials science, and biotechnology companies and institutions.
Education
- J.D., with honors, University of Washington School of Law, 2007
- Ph.D., Chemistry/Nanotechnology, University of Washington, 2006
- M.S., Chemistry, Western Washington University, 2001
- B.S., Chemistry/Mathematics, University of Puget Sound, 1999
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, Washington
Associate, 2007 to present
Law Clerk, 2006 to 2007 - University of Washington Office of Technology Transfer, Seattle, Washington
Legal Extern, Summer 2005
Technical Experience
- University Contracted Research Engineer, Boeing Phantom Works, 2003 to 2006
- WRF/Gates Fellow, University of Washington Business School Center for Technology Entrepreneurship, Summer 2003
- Research Scientist, Washington, Western Washington and Puget Sound, 1998 to 2006
Bar and Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Washington State Bar
