Tamara A. Kale, Ph.D., Associate
Dr. Kale joined COJK in 2009 as an associate. She brings with her a strong background in organic chemistry that lends itself to areas such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, cell biology and protein chemistry. Dr. Kale's practice focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence and portfolio consultation related to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological matters.
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2005
- Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 2001
- B.S., Chemistry, Linfield College, 1996
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Associate, 2009 to present
Patent Agent, Winter to Fall, 2004
- Fulbright and Jaworski LLP, Austin, Texas
Associate, 2005 to 2009
Law Clerk, Summer 2003 and Summer 2004 - United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit,
Washington, D.C.
Intern for the Honorable Judge Randall R. Rader, Winter 2005
Technical Experience
- Research Assistant, University of Minnesota,
Department of Chemistry, 1997 to 2001 - Post-doctoral Scientist, University of Minnesota, 2001 to 2002
- Research Assistant, 3M Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, Summer 1996
Bar and Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Texas State Bar
Professional Affiliations and Activities
- American Bar Association
- American Chemical Society - Chemistry and the Law Division
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association
