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    • Ethan Feng
    • Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.
    • Mark A. Finkelstein
    • Scott Garner
    • Amy Lesperance Han
    • Phillip Kaplan
    • Nasser Khateeb
    • Ellen Kim
    • Molly Magnuson
    • Priti Phukan, Ph.D.
    • Marcus S. Quintanilla
    • Carole Reagan
    • Todd Smith
    • Jeremy G. Suiter
    • Ryan T. Tran
    • Mei Tsang
    • Thomas Umberg
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    • Dean Zipser
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Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.

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Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.

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Experience

With over two decades of experience in domestic and international patent prosecution, Martin, a senior patent agent, predominantly works with clients in the fields of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical devices, pharmaceutical chemistry, nutraceuticals, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and general mechanical arts. He also holds several patents in the biotechnology area.

In addition to preparing and prosecuting U.S., PCT, and foreign patent applications, Martin provides clients with patent portfolio analysis and IP strategy to ensure clients have and will obtain patent coverage that is relevant to their business. Clients rely heavily on Martin and his expertise with patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses, as well as his brainstorming sessions on strategies to avoid potential or existing infringement issues.

Martin has represented a large variety of clients across multiple industries ranging from Fortune 500 companies and publicly traded companies to domestic and foreign universities, small business entities, and individual inventors. He also holds several patents in the biotechnology area. Martin successfully completed advanced training courses in PCT and EPO patent prosecution, and has substantial experience in patent practice in many foreign countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Israel, India, Japan, Russia, and most European countries. Martin is fluent in English and German, and proficient in French.

Before his career in patent prosecution, Martin enjoyed several years of postdoctoral research at The Scripps Research Institute.  Martin was also a project leader in a biotechnology company in San Diego, CA, developing recombinant proteins with tailored substrate specificities.

EDUCATION

  • Postdoctoral fellow (DFG Award), The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA
  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
  • Master’s Degree in Biology specializing in molecular genetics, physiology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry, KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

PRACTICE AREAS

  • Intellectual Property
  • Patent Prosecution – U.S., PCT, and foreign
  • Portfolio, freedom-to-operate and infringement analyses, and identification and development of patent strategies;
  • Assistance in guiding R&D

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

  • Portfolio development for various desktop/point-of-care analytical devices
  • Portfolio development for antiviral drugs, anticancer drugs, and recombinant viral and bacterial vaccines
  • Portfolio development for cancer immune therapeutics and methods
  • Portfolio development for bioinformatics processing and uses of omics data
  • Portfolio development for functional food and nutraceuticals
  • Various patents on implantable devices (stents, drug-eluting polymers, etc.)
  • Portfolio development for energy storage devices
  • Portfolio development for lead acid battery recycling devices and processes
  • Numerous patents on plants and processes for chemical processing of hydrocarbons and
    acid gas removal

HONORS & AWARDS

  • 2-year DFG (German Research Foundation) postdoctoral grant

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  • (949) 679-0052
  • 1920 Main Street, Suite 750, Irvine, CA 92614
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Umberg/Zipser is a premier business litigation and intellectual property boutique.  Drawing on decades of experience in some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms, as well as national and state government service, Umberg/Zipser provides clients with unparalleled legal services. 

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  • ABOUT
    • Firm Overview
    • Selected Honors & Awards
    • Professional Activities & Community Involvement
    • Charitable Support
    • Careers
  • PRACTICE AREAS
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Intellectual Property
    • Lawyer Liability & Legal Ethics
    • Class Actions
    • Government & Regulatory
    • White Collar Investigations & Defense
  • PROFESSIONALS
    • Ryan S. Dean
    • Ethan Feng
    • Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.
    • Mark A. Finkelstein
    • Scott Garner
    • Amy Lesperance Han
    • Phillip Kaplan
    • Nasser Khateeb
    • Ellen Kim
    • Molly Magnuson
    • Priti Phukan, Ph.D.
    • Marcus S. Quintanilla
    • Carole Reagan
    • Todd Smith
    • Jeremy G. Suiter
    • Ryan T. Tran
    • Mei Tsang
    • Thomas Umberg
    • Chris Wang
    • Dean Zipser
  • NEWS
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
    • Firm Overview
    • Selected Honors & Awards
    • Professional Activities & Community Involvement
    • Charitable Support
    • Careers
  • PRACTICE AREAS
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Intellectual Property
    • Lawyer Liability & Legal Ethics
    • Class Actions
    • Government & Regulatory
    • White Collar Investigations & Defense
  • PROFESSIONALS
    • Ryan S. Dean
    • Ethan Feng
    • Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.
    • Mark A. Finkelstein
    • Scott Garner
    • Amy Lesperance Han
    • Phillip Kaplan
    • Nasser Khateeb
    • Ellen Kim
    • Molly Magnuson
    • Priti Phukan, Ph.D.
    • Marcus S. Quintanilla
    • Carole Reagan
    • Todd Smith
    • Jeremy G. Suiter
    • Ryan T. Tran
    • Mei Tsang
    • Thomas Umberg
    • Chris Wang
    • Dean Zipser
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