Vickie Brewster
Executive Director, Intellectual Property at Adverum Biotechnologies- Claim this Profile
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Christopher M. Turoski
Vickie represented the Supplier. I represented the Customer. A difficult patent issue separated us. Because of Vickie's excellent legal work, we became friends and partners.
Mercedes Meyer
Vickie Brewster is very knowledgeable in the crowded art area of industrial enzymes. She has managed numerous European Oppositions and patent interferences on technologies in a crowded arena, including managing multiple outside counsel on litigation and patent interference projects. I have worked with her as outside counsel in connection with patent interferences, opinion work and patent application preparation for at least 4 years, and have been impressed with her capacity to handle varied work loads, outside counsel, and travel, as well as her overall knowledge of patent law.
Christopher M. Turoski
Vickie represented the Supplier. I represented the Customer. A difficult patent issue separated us. Because of Vickie's excellent legal work, we became friends and partners.
Mercedes Meyer
Vickie Brewster is very knowledgeable in the crowded art area of industrial enzymes. She has managed numerous European Oppositions and patent interferences on technologies in a crowded arena, including managing multiple outside counsel on litigation and patent interference projects. I have worked with her as outside counsel in connection with patent interferences, opinion work and patent application preparation for at least 4 years, and have been impressed with her capacity to handle varied work loads, outside counsel, and travel, as well as her overall knowledge of patent law.
Christopher M. Turoski
Vickie represented the Supplier. I represented the Customer. A difficult patent issue separated us. Because of Vickie's excellent legal work, we became friends and partners.
Mercedes Meyer
Vickie Brewster is very knowledgeable in the crowded art area of industrial enzymes. She has managed numerous European Oppositions and patent interferences on technologies in a crowded arena, including managing multiple outside counsel on litigation and patent interference projects. I have worked with her as outside counsel in connection with patent interferences, opinion work and patent application preparation for at least 4 years, and have been impressed with her capacity to handle varied work loads, outside counsel, and travel, as well as her overall knowledge of patent law.
Christopher M. Turoski
Vickie represented the Supplier. I represented the Customer. A difficult patent issue separated us. Because of Vickie's excellent legal work, we became friends and partners.
Mercedes Meyer
Vickie Brewster is very knowledgeable in the crowded art area of industrial enzymes. She has managed numerous European Oppositions and patent interferences on technologies in a crowded arena, including managing multiple outside counsel on litigation and patent interference projects. I have worked with her as outside counsel in connection with patent interferences, opinion work and patent application preparation for at least 4 years, and have been impressed with her capacity to handle varied work loads, outside counsel, and travel, as well as her overall knowledge of patent law.
Experience
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Adverum Biotechnologies
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director, Intellectual Property
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Jan 2023 - Present
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FisherBroyles, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Partner
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2023
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Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2021
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Arnold & Porter
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Attorney
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Apr 2013 - May 2014
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Intellectual Property Attorney
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Independent legal practitioner specializing in intellectual property law, with expertise in biotechnology, life sciences, protein engineering, and metabolic pathway engineering. Practice focuses on patent procurement, patent portfolio evaluation, and strategic intellectual property counseling. Ph.D. in Physiology and Pharmacology. J.D. degree, with 15+ years of experience as a patent practitioner. Member of California Bar and USPTO Patent Bar. Specialties -patent application drafting -patent prosecution -patentability searching -freedom to operate analysis -due diligence -strategic counseling Show less
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Genentech
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Patent Counsel
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Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Responsible for global intellectual property matters in Antibody Engineering. • Created and maintained global patent portfolios for Research, Development and Sales Projects through direct patent prosecution in the USPTO; responsible for coordination of external agents for global case docket; managed outside counsel workflow and costs • Freedom-to-operate analysis and opinion work; Assessed and secured freedom to operate for business unit projects and products from valid blocking third party patent rights • Reviewed IP related sections of contracts and agreements; performed due diligence on research and licensing opportunities; communicated and negotiated clearly and verbally in a cross-functional and multinational environment • Took an active Intellectual Property role in project teams from early development through patent expiration; created patent strategies which contribute to the value of patient oriented innovation protection and business • Counseled clients on patent law and practice; Provided training, presentations, and direction on basic patentability and product Exclusivity (e.g. Hatch-Waxman Act concerns, data exclusivity) to staff as appropriate Show less
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Senior Patent Counsel
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May 2005 - Dec 2008
My work includes a broad range of responsibilities such as patent preparation and prosecution, infringement and validity opinions, due diligence, litigation support and licensing. I have extensive experience in foreign (outside of the US) prosecution and oppositions, including European oppositions, Australian oppositions, Canadian reexaminations and Chinese invalidation procedures. Provided training in patent law basics and notebook recordkeeping to local R&D personnel and research center in China. Areas of responsibility included Molecular Biology/Expression; Enzymes for cellulosic ethanol, grain processing, fabric & household care and textiles within the Genencor Division; and enzymes and natural ingredients for bakery, meat and other food products for Danisco Show less
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Patent Counsel
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2001 - 2005
Danisco acquired Genencor in 2005. See Experience description for Danisco for job responsibilities. Danisco acquired Genencor in 2005. See Experience description for Danisco for job responsibilities.
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Heller Ehrman
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate
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Mar 1998 - Mar 2001
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Education
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1993 - 1996
Boston University School of Law
JD, Law -
1982 - 1987
UC San Diego
PhD, Physiology/Pharmacology -
1978 - 1982
UC San Diego
B.A., Biology
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