Overview

Clients rely on Dr. Angela Silvers’ significant expertise. She 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). Her expertise 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

Dr. Silvers was previously on the faculty of Western New England University and Susquehanna University. Her 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. Dr. Silvers 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.

Dr. Silvers 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.

Experience

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

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

Admissions

• Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Community Involvement

Community Involvement

• Student Litigation Society
• Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA)
• American Chemical Society
• David K. Winder IP Inn of Court