Alistair is an associate in our San Diego Office. His practice includes patent prosecution and portfolio management (domestic and international), competitive landscape analysis, and patentability, infringement, and invalidity investigations. Alistair represents clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations within a variety of technological fields, including biotechnology, medical devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
Alistair received his J.D. from UC Berkeley Law, where he was a member of and contributor to the Berkeley Technology Law Journal and involved with the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic. Prior to law school, Alistair worked in the biotech industry for three years. Working within R&D groups, Alistair developed molecular assays and assay components at a couple of startups before moving to Illumina, where his work focused on developing tests and setting specifications for use in quality control.
As a former bioengineer, Alistair has the ability to quickly understand new technologies and identify key IP issues.
Alistair joined the firm in 2021.
University of California – Berkeley, J.D., Berkeley Technology Law Journal; Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic
University of California – San Diego, M.S., Bioengineering, Bioengineering Graduate Society
University of Minnesota, B.E., Biomedical Engineering
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Biotech
Antibodies & Immunology
Diagnostic Tools
Genomics
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Therapeutics
Tissue Engineering
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Polymers
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Medical Devices & Procedures
Ablation Technology
Diagnostics
Drug-Eluting Devices
Glucose Monitoring & Insulin Infusion
Imaging
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Stents, Valves, & Loading Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Antibodies and Immunology
Research Tools & Reagents
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Therapeutics
Global Portfolio Management
Litigation
Patent Litigation
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
U.S. Patent Prosecution
