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Rachel Carnaggio

Of Counsel

555 17th Street, Suite 3200, Denver, CO 80202
P 303.295.8573 F 303.713.6247
OVERVIEW

Rachel’s dual experience as a molecular and cellular biologist and Intellectual Property attorney bring unique value to her clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

With ten years of experience working on molecular and cellular biology as well as genomic experiments at leading research institutions, Rachel effortlessly and efficiently communicates with clients’ in-house scientists to help convert their inventions into patentable products. 

She delivers sophisticated counsel to clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health industries, helping clients develop protective strategies, including creating, prosecuting, managing, and enforcing patents. Drawing on her extensive technical expertise, Rachel analyzes existing patents and provides sound advice to clients considering options to pursue or defend patent infringement litigation.

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EXPERIENCE

Experience

Patent Prosecution and Portfolio Management
  • Strategic patent portfolio development and management
  • Domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution
Patent Opinions and Counseling
  • Patent infringement and validity analysis
  • Non-infringement/invalidity opinions
  • Product design counseling
Patent Licensing and Due Diligence
  • Licensing negotiations and strategies
  • Strategic patent acquisitions
  • Product clearances
  • IP due diligence
Trademark Prosecution and Portfolio Management
  • Strategic trademark portfolio management
  • Trademark enforcement strategies
  • Due diligence and acquisition counseling
  • Strategic trademark portfolio management
  • Trademark licensing and transactions
Technologies

Biotech/Pharmaceutical/Chemical
Cellular and molecular biology, genetics, pharmaceuticals, polymers

Complex Mechanical and Medical Devices
Oral saline laxatives, nasal sprays, pain pumps, continuous passive motion devices, lumbar spine device, drug delivery devices, implantable devices, low flush toilet system
 

PRACTICES

Practices

Intellectual Property
Patent Prosecution, Counseling and Opinions
Trademarks and Foreign Portfolio Management
NEWS AND INSIGHTS

Publications

"Pretext Investigations: An Ethical Dilemma for IP Attorneys," Colorado Lawyer, June 2014

Speaking Engagements

"USPTO Practitioners Panel," Colorado BioScience Association USPTO Roundtable, Denver, Colorado, November 14, 2018
EDUCATION AND ADMISSIONS

Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D., 2005
The Johns Hopkins University
M.S., Biotechnology, 2000
University of Maryland
B.S., Biological Sciences, 1996

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Colorado
RECOGNITION

Recognition

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association, ‘Woman to Watch’ award, 2018
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office, ProBoPat Certificate of Recognition, 2018
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Intellectual Property, 2016, 2018; Rising Star, 2012-2015
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Professional and Civic Affiliations

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association, Vice Chair of Special Committee on Pro Bono, Member of Biotechnology and Women in IP Committees
  • Colorado BioScience Association, Membership Committee Co-Chair and member
  • Colorado Bar Association, Intellectual Property section and member
  • Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Professional Advancement Committee and member
  • USPTO Patent Pro Bono Patent Initiative, 2015-present
  • Second Wind Fund, Board of Directors, 2017-present
  • Girls in STEM- Denver, Board of Directors, 2018-present
  • The Richard S. Linn, American Inn of Court, member 
DISCLAIMER

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