Associate

Angela Silvers possesses a Ph.D. in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry from Princeton University and has completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Georgia (Chemistry Department) and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Dept. of Polymer Science and Engineering). Working at the intersection of law and science enables her to assist clients in protecting their innovations in a variety of fields, including:
- Nanotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Medical device design
- Materials science
- Chemical arts, including pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
- Computer software
Previously on the faculty of Western New England University and Susquehanna University, Angela’s past research includes the development of organic-inorganic hybrid materials as nanoscale devices, as well as polymer “pro-drugs,” specifically biodegradable polymer scaffolds for the targeted delivery of cancer therapeutics. She has published her research in a variety of peer-reviewed journals and presented her findings at universities and scientific conferences nationwide. As such, her technical experience includes all aspects of chemistry, biotechnology, life sciences, medical devices, and related processes.
During law school, Angela served from 2016-2017 as a law clerk to the Honorable Alan D. Lourie at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and from 2015-2016 as an extern to the Honorable Dee Benson at the United States District Court for the District of Utah.
Services & Technologies
Services
Technologies
Experience
U.S. Prosecution of IP
U.S. Patent Prosecution
U.S. Trademark Prosecution
International Prosecution of IP
International Patent Prosecution
Patent Litigation
Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Education & Admissions
Education
J.D., Barrister’s Award (4th Highest GPA), Order of the Coif, University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, 2016
Ph.D., Princeton University, Organic Chemistry, 2006
M.A., Princeton University, Chemistry, 2004
B.S., magna cum laude, Juniata College, Chemistry, 2002
Admissions
Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Memberships & Activities
Student Litigation Society
Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA)
American Chemical Society
David K. Winder IP Inn of Court
Insights & Events
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