Renee Danega protects innovative breakthroughs through strategic patent prosecution, helping clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 companies secure and monetize their intellectual property assets. Renee is known for maximizing the value of patent assets while remaining committed to minimizing costs. She leverages her background as a former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner to offer clients critical insights, often resulting in providing realistic guidance on streamlining the path to patent allowance.

Renee's practice spans a variety of domestic and international industries, such as the medical, automotive, alternative energy, and fermentation technology sectors. She excels in identifying the unique attributes of innovations in developing patent applications with a focus on ensuring robust protection. Her skills extend to advising on design patents and preparing legal opinions on infringement and freedom-to-operate matters.

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Each patent application is a puzzle. I fit the pieces together in a way that not only protects innovation, but also aligns with the client's business objectives."
Credentials

Education

  • George Washington University Law School, J.D.
  • Syracuse University, B.S., bioengineering

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Virginia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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