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Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

Patent Examiner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced product development professional helping emerging science and technology ideas become launched sci-tech products and services.

  • Education

    • Rolling Fork High

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    • Delta State University

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      Bachelor of Science Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Delta State University Student Body Cabinet, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    • Rutgers Business School

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      Mini-MBA BioPharma Innovation

      The Mini-MBA in BioPharma Innovation teaches life sciences experts, key business management theory, and methodology that broadens perspectives. The curriculum provides a better understanding of how biopharma companies plan for, and profit from, constant innovation.

    • University of Mississippi School of Law

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      Juris Doctor Law

      Activities and Societies: Editor, Journal of National Security Law

    • University of Mississippi

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      Master of Science Physical Chemistry (Computational Chemistry; Quantum Mechanics)

  • Experience

    • USPTO

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
      Patent Examiner

      Patent examiner with experience in searching and analyzing patent, patent applications, and prior art literature databases as well as USPTO procedures and processes.

    • Pfizer

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Patent Counsel

      Patent counsel with experience in patent preparation and prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, patentability counseling, and IP agreements.

    • Eli Lilly and Company

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Patent Attorney

      Patent counsel with experience in patent preparation and prosecution, international patent litigation, regulatory law, freedom to operate analysis, and Hatch-Waxman litigation issues.

    • DuPont

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
      Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property Litigation

      Intellectual property counsel at DuPont with experience in patent preparation and prosecution, M&A support, patent litigation, trade secret litigation, U.S. post grant proceedings, freedom to operate analysis, licensing, IP transactions, and ITC proceedings.

    • Widener University School of Law

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Adjunct Professor, Patents and Trade Secrets; IP Transactions

      Adjunct professor at Widener School of Law Legal Education Institute teaching Patents and Trade Secrets as well as IP Transactions.

    • Walmart

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      Associate General Counsel and Patent Operations Lead, Walmart Technology

      Director level professional leading Walmart's patent operations team; leading and executing patent strategy; counseling clients on patent procurement issues; drafting and negotiating IP transactions.

    • Precipice IP, PLLC

      Jan 2015 - now
      Principal Member and Founder

      We protect the products, brands, designs, and data of emerging and growth science and technology companies through patent, trademark, copyright, and data law protections. We offer fractional Chief Technology Counsel (CTC) and GC (General Counsel) executive services for companies that need legal representation. Our fractional CTC and GC services can also help companies maneuvering through the legal process of a company merger, acquisition, or major investment. We focus on pharmaceutical, medical device, software, and materials science related companies. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Patent Valuation Analyst

      CPVA
      View certificate certificate

    • Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

      U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

    • Licensed Attorney

      Supreme Court of Mississippi

    • Six Sigma Greenbelt

      DuPont Six Sigma Program

    • Governance Risk Compliance Professional

      OCEG

    • Supreme Court of the United States Bar

      Supreme Court of the U.S.

    • Certified Licensing Professional

      Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc.

    • New Product Development Professional (NPDP)

      PDMA - Product Development and Management Association
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Registered Patent Attorney

      USPTO

    • CLP

      Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc.
      Jan 2016
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Director

      Issued by Pro Bono Advisory Council on Jan 2013
      Pro Bono Advisory CouncilAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Women's Empowerment Center Executive Advisory Council

      Issued by Inseitz Group on Jan 2017
      Inseitz GroupAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) on Oct 2021
      American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)Associated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by Northwest Technical Institute on Jan 2021
      Northwest Technical InstituteAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by Ark Angel Alliance on Jan 2020
      Ark Angel AllianceAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA) on Jan 2016
      Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA)Associated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Board Trustee

      Issued by Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law on Jan 2016
      Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP LawAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Board Director and Chair

      Issued by Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA) on Jan 2013
      Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA)Associated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Board Director

      Issued by Delta State University Alumni Association on Jan 2013
      Delta State University Alumni AssociationAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Board Director and Secretary

      Issued by Delaware Symphony Orchestra on Jan 2013
      Delaware Symphony OrchestraAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Board Director and Development Committee Chair

      Issued by American Red Cross on Jan 2012
      American Red CrossAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP

    • Board Director

      Issued by Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence on Jan 2006
      Indiana Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceAssociated with Angela J. Grayson, CLP, NPDP