Joseph F. Aceto

Widener University Delaware School of Law

J.D. | Law

1996 - 2000

Temple University

Ph.D. (1987) | Pharmacology, Medical

1981 - 1987

Drexel University

M.S. | Biomedical Engineering

1981 - 1984

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

B.S. | Biology

1976 - 1980

Counsel & Director of Intellectual Property

Immunicon Corporation

Current

Publicly traded, start-up biotech and medical device company with operations in United States and Europe. As in-house Counsel, I oversaw all intellectual property, contract, and other legal issues supporting company scientists and engineers in research and development. Managed up to three legal assistants to facilitate legal research and analysis. Worked closely and directly reported to CEO and Chief Counsel. Researched, gathered, and provided key information and facts to support arbitration proceedings. Managed legal requirements for three wholly owned subsidiaries. Oversaw all maintenance and tax accounting for entire IP estate. Drafted and reviewed most types of start-up biotech agreements including MTA, CDA, Pharma service, technology license, and supply agreements.

Partner

Wilcox & Aceto

2008 - Current

Provided IP management and prosecution, due diligence, and freedom-to-operate opinions on corporate IP. Consulted on corporate portfolio development. Client base includes start-up biotech, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies including a Fortune 100 Big Pharma. Represented clients in technology areas in new drug applications, nanotechnology, microfluidics, and microbiology assays.

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Current

Biophysical Society

Member

1995

American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Member

1990

Mid-Atlantic Pharmacology Society

Member

1989

Pennsylvania

US Patent Office

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