Liliana Di Nola-Baron
Di Nola IP
Dr. Liliana Di Nola-Baron is an experienced intellectual property attorney and scientist, and a former patent examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Liliana knows how to draft patent applications with valuable claims in a broad spectrum of technologies, including drugs, large and small molecule pharmaceuticals, genetics, immunology, medical and diagnostic methods and devices, cannabinoids, food, biochemistry, molecular biology, agriculture, biotechnology, mechanical devices and transportation system software Thanks to her rich scientific and legal experience, Liliana has successfully prosecuted and obtained a vast number of patents for her clients. She also performs due diligence searches and analysis, and prepares legal opinions to determine patentability and to establish non-infringement and freedom-to-operate positions. Liliana has much expertise at communicating with scientists and inventors, and manages and coordinates the patent portfolio of large and small clients in the United States and in foreign countries.
Liliana holds a law degree from George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, a Master degree in Botany, and a Bachelor degree in Agriculture from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Liliana is fluent in English, Italian and Hebrew, and has comprehensive knowledge of French and Spanish. She is also an accomplished triathlete.
- George Washington University School of Law
- J.D. (2016) | Law
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- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Ph.D. (1987) | Biochemistry
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- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- M.S. (1983) | Botany
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- Honors: With High Honors
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- B.S. (1981) | Agriculture
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- Honors: With honors
- Attorney
- Di Nola IP
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- Dr. Di Nola-Baron drafts and prosecutes patent applications in the areas of stem cells, chemical processes, small molecule drugs, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, large molecules, cannabinoids, cannabinoid production, polymer applications, immunology, medical treatment, biochemistry, gene therapy, medical and mechanical devices and apparatuses, implantable devices, prosthetics, dental implants, diagnostic equipment, food science, crop improvements, plants, biofuel, cosmetics, coatings, biologics and software. Liliana counsels and advises clients regarding intellectual property rights and coordinates patent prosecution strategies in numerous countries around the world, performs due diligence searches, and prepares patentability, non-infringement, freedom-to-operate and validity opinions to assist clients with assessment of U.S. patent infringement risk and strategies for securing freedom-to-operate positions.
- Associate
- Klarquist Sparkman, LLP.
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- Dr. Di Nola-Baron prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the areas of chemical processes, small molecule drugs, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, large molecules, cannabinoids, cannabinoid production, polymer applications, immunology, medical treatment, biochemistry, gene therapy, medical and mechanical devices and apparatuses, diagnostic equipment, food science, crop improvements, plants, biofuel, cosmetics, coatings, and biologics. She counseled and advised clients regarding intellectual property rights and coordinated patent prosecution strategies in numerous countries around the world.
- Patent Agent/Law Clerk
- Foley & Lardner LLP
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- Dr. Di Nola-Baron drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the areas of chemical processes, small molecule drugs, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, large molecules, cannabinoids, cannabinoid production, polymer applications, immunology, medical treatment, biochemistry, gene therapy, medical and mechanical devices and apparatuses, implantable devices, prosthetics, dental implants, diagnostic equipment, food science, crop improvements, plants, biofuel, cosmetics, coatings, and biologics. She counseled and advised clients regarding intellectual property rights, and coordinated patent prosecution strategies in numerous countries. Liliana interacted with client business leadership, scientific staff, in-house attorneys and foreign counsels, and obtained grant of valuable patent claims. She prepared legal briefs for the USPTO and successfully negotiated valuable claims with Examiners. She managed a docket with multiple clients, met deadlines, and mentored junior associates. Liliana also actively engaged in pro bono work, did due diligence searches and prepared due diligence opinions.
- Patent Attorney
- Pearl Cohen Tzedek Latzer
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- Liliana advised clients on strategies in administrative proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the European Patent Office, the Israeli Patent Office, and in U.S. Federal Court litigation. She prepared and prosecuted patent application in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Israeli Patent Office.
- Patent Agent
- Sterne Kessler Goldstein Fox
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- Liliana drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the biotechnological field and prepared patentability and validity opinions.
- Patent Examiner
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
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- Dr. Di Nola-Baron examined patent applications in the field of pharmaceuticals, drugs, nutraceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics, medical implants and devices, and polymer applications. She conducted patentability searches, authored Office actions and responses to appeal briefs and applicant’s amendments, negotiated case resolutions with attorneys, and received the US Patent and Trademark Office Productivity and Pendency Reduction Award for outstanding work.
- Licensed Attorney
- DC Bar
- Licensed Attorney
- Oregon State Bar
- Licensed Attorney
- New York State Bar
- Registered Patent Attorney
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Registered Patent Attorney
- Israel Patent Office
- District of Columbia Bar  # 1047636
- Member
- Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
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- American Intellectiual Property Law Association
- Member
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- Israel Patent Office
- New York
- Oregon
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Free Consultation
- Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken
- Hebrew: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
- Q. Where do i go to discuss what i need for a US Patent.
- A: You may start at the US Patent and Trademark Office website (USPTO. org) to get general information about patenting an invention. The next step would be to consult a Patent attorney who can guide you through the process and advise you based on the invention you wish to Patent. Sometimes it is worthwhile to do a patentability search and analysis before filing a patent application.
Much success!
Liliana Di Nola-Baron, Ph.D., Esq.
- Q. Can I do something similar to this concept in Germany since a Colleague and I wanted to build a similar Facillity?
- A: You should consult an intellectual property attorney to determine differences and similarities, assess IP rights and risk of infringement.
- Q. Hi I had an idea for a product but I don't know how to go about securing the idea as my own.
- A: You should consult a patent attorney to see if your idea could be put into practice and be a patentable invention. A patent attorney can also assist in doing a patentability evaluation of your invention.