Brigitte Yvon
San Diego,CA
Summary
Registered patent agent (USPTO Reg. No. 63,490) experienced working in fast-paced and challenging patent prosecution departments for a pharmaceutical company and in the San Diego offices of several large international law firms demanding strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills. Possess MS degree in organic chemistry and accomplished as a synthetic organic chemist with seven years of experience at a leading pharmaceutical company. Previous experience as in-house intellectual property specialist and liaison and at an established small molecule drug discovery company with a sizable patent portfolio. An analytical and interpersonal Registered Patent Agent with over 15 years of experience driving and executing the patent project lifecycle for large international law firms and biopharmaceutical companies. Accomplished synthetic organic chemist with seven years of experience at a leading pharmaceutical company. Experienced working in fast-paced and challenging patent prosecution departments for pharmaceutical companies and in the San Diego offices of several large international law firms demanding strong organizational and technical skills. Self-starter with the ability to problem-solve, communicate, participate in diverse teams, and interact effectively with stakeholders and project team members to maintain IP positions. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately synthesize research findings and deliver comprehensive presentations to internal and external clients and executives in a variety of project environments.
Results-driven Patent Agent with proven background in strategic planning and project management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder communication and operational efficiency.
Qualified Patent Agent with proven background in strategic planning and project management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder communication and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Intellectual Property
Sarepta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Independently maintained and managed a sizable patent docket
- Drafted and globally prosecuted patent applications relating to antisense oligonucleotides that are strategically aligned with the Company’s business objectives
- Communicated complex patent advice to team members at every level in the organization, with a wide range of scientific backgrounds
- Assisted with strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing the patent portfolios of competitors and potential collaborators
- Ascertained IP risks / vulnerabilities; recommended and implemented solutions
- Immensely contributed to development of best practices within the group
- Managed the use of outside legal counsel globally
- Devised patent application filing strategy and prosecution strategy
Director, Patents
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Identify inventions in collaboration with members of discovery chemistry group within the Company
- Draft patent applications directed to platform technology and oligonucleotides (e.g., siRNA) that are strategically aligned with the Company’s business objectives
- Communicate complex patent advice to team members at every level in the organization
- Conduct prior art and patent searches and analyze the patent portfolios of competitors for small molecules and oligonucleotides
- Conduct FTO and patent landscape searches
- Evaluate IP risks and recommend solutions
- Contribute to development of best practices within the group
- Draft and process service agreements for contract research organizations
Principal Patent Agent
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained and managed a sizable patent docket
- Identified inventions in collaboration with members of various discovery and development groups within the Company
- Drafted and prosecuted patent applications relating to small molecule drugs that are strategically aligned with the Company’s business objectives
- Worked and interacted with collaborators and other external strategic partners to implement global patent strategies
- Communicated complex patent advice to team members at every level in the organization, with a wide range of scientific backgrounds
- Assisted with strategic IP due diligence, including conducting prior art and patent searches and analyzing the patent portfolios of competitors and potential collaborators
- Evaluated IP risks and recommend solutions under little supervision
- Reviewed proposed publications and analyze potential impact on the Company’s patent portfolio
- Contributed to development of best practices within the group
- Managed the use of outside legal counsel globally
Patent Agent
Procopio
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained and manage a patent docket
- Held disclosure meetings with inventors
- Drafted and filed provisional, utility (including Track One), and PCT patent applications with minimal supervision (emphasis in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and formulations)
- Assessed inventions for patentability and advise clients on patentability issues and filing strategy
- Devised strategy for and prepare responses to Office Actions in the U.S
- And abroad with minimal supervision
- Conducted Examiner’s interviews
- Supervised foreign filing and domestic filing paralegals
- Attended to partnering, acquisition, and financing due diligence
- Searched patent and non-patent literature databases for patentability and freedom to operate analyses, such as by conducting chemical structure-based searches and keyword searches and reviewing scientific and patent publications
- Conducted FTO and patent landscape analysis and prepare slide decks for clients summarizing the same
Patent Agent
Wilson Sonsini
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Held disclosure meetings with inventors
- Searched patent and non-patent literature databases for patentability and freedom to operate analyses, such as by conducting chemical structure-based searches and keyword searches and reviewing scientific and patent publications
- Conducted FTO and patent landscape analyses; prepare slide decks and lead conference calls for clients summarizing findings
- Assessed inventions for patentability and advise clients on patentability issues and filing strategy
- Drafted and filed provisional, utility (including Track One), and PCT patent applications with an emphasis in chemistry and pharmaceuticals
- Attended to partnering, acquisition, and financing due diligence (e.g., oversee population of data rooms with relevant documents)
- Supervised foreign and domestic filing paralegals, and junior patent agents
- Prepared responses to Office Actions in the U.S
- And abroad
- Prepared IP budgets for clients
Patent Agent
Mintz Levin
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Held disclosure meetings with inventors and interviews with Examiners
- Supervised foreign and domestic filing paralegals and junior patent agents
- Assessed inventions for patentability and advise clients on patentability issues
- Drafted provisional, utility, and PCT patent applications with an emphasis in Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals
- Prepared responses to Office Actions in the U.S
- And abroad
- Maintained and managed a patent docket
Patent Agent
DLA Piper
12.2009 - 10.2015
- Managed a sizable patent docket directed to a wide array of technology; prepared memos, reports, and PowerPoint presentations in support of due diligence efforts
- Attended meetings with clients in support of transactional IP services provided by the firm
- Collaborated with internal teams in preparing a key witness for deposition for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer
Patent Agent
Kalypsys
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Cross-functionally interfaced with scientists to identify inventions for patenting
- Drafted provisional, utility, and PCT patent applications
- Prepared responses to USPTO Office Actions
- Compiled references required for information disclosure statements for submission to the USPTO
- Provided updates to company executives on status of patent portfolio worldwide
Scientist
Pfizer
07.2000 - 05.2007
- Solved complicated synthetic problems
- Devised a procedure for the synthesis of highly water soluble bis-amine and avoided impurity formation by introducing an uncommon coupling reagent into synthetic route for preparation of drug substance
- Optimized chemical processes for development compounds; conceived of novel procedure for removal of heavy metal from the drug substance for manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredient to supply key material for Phase III clinical studies
- Procedure vastly more cost effective and avoided freedom to operate issues associated with existing procedure
- Patent was awarded for contributions on this project
- Isolated and purified small molecules from reaction mixtures; discovered crystalline form of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, formerly isolated as amorphous salt
- Acclaimed for this contribution given that previous efforts to crystallize compound by other research groups were unsuccessful
Education
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Honors)
University of Manitoba
Registered Patent Agent -
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Skills
- Patent Portfolio Management
- Patent Application Drafting & Prosecution
- IP Due Diligence
- Freedom-to-Operate & Patent Landscape Analysis
- USPTO Examiner Interviews
- Docket Management
- Legal Collaboration
- Client Relationship Development
- Small Molecule
- Organic Chemistry
Certification
Registered Patent Agent, USPTO Reg. No. 63,490, United States Patent & Trademark Office
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Timeline
Associate Director, Intellectual Property
Sarepta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2024
Director, Patents
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2023
Principal Patent Agent
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
06.2021 - 05.2022
Patent Agent
Procopio
01.2020 - 06.2021
Patent Agent
Wilson Sonsini
08.2017 - 01.2020
Patent Agent
Mintz Levin
11.2015 - 08.2017
Patent Agent
DLA Piper
12.2009 - 10.2015
Patent Agent
Kalypsys
10.2007 - 12.2009
Scientist
Pfizer
07.2000 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Honors)
University of Manitoba
Registered Patent Agent -
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
University of Manitoba
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