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Jill Gorny Sloper

Jill Gorny Sloper

Partner

One Financial Center
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
jill.sloper@nelsonmullins.com

Jill focuses her practices on patent law in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science field, with a particular emphasis in the area of antibody-based therapeutics.  She has extensive experience counseling and representing clients in the preparation and prosecution of US and international patent portfolios.  Jill’s practice also includes developing and implementing effective IP strategies, intellectual...

Jill focuses her practices on patent law in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science field, with a particular emphasis in the area of antibody-based therapeutics.  She has extensive experience counseling and representing clients in the preparation and prosecution of US and international patent portfolios.  Jill’s practice also includes developing and implementing effective IP strategies, intellectual property due diligence, and freedom to operate opinions.

Jill Gorny Sloper

property due diligence, and freedom to operate opinions.

Jill focuses her practices on patent law in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science field, with a particular emphasis in the area of antibody-based therapeutics.  She has extensive experience counseling and representing clients in the preparation and prosecution of US and international patent portfolios.  Jill’s practice also includes developing and implementing effective IP strategies, intellectual... property due diligence, and freedom to operate opinions.

Experience

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  • Assisted clients with patent preparation and prosecution, validity and infringement opinions, freedom to operate, intellectual property due diligence, and oppositions involving a variety of biomedical technologies.
  • Knowledge in the microbiology and immunology industries, with particular expertise in the field of therapeutic antibodies.
  • Prepared and prosecuted international patent portfolios.
  • Conducted freedom to operate investigations for clients ranging from small biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies.
  • Assessed competitive intellectual property positions and formulating responsive strategies for clients.
  • Conducted IP due diligence for a leading gene therapy company in its $35 million Series B funding with new investors.

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, JD, Intellectual Property Concentration, with Distinction (2004)
  • Creighton University, MS, Medical Microbiology and Immunology (2000)
  • University of San Diego, BA, Biology and Spanish (1998)

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Practice Areas

Industries

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  • American Intellectual Property Association
  • Boston Patent Law Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Women’s Bar Association
  • National Association of Patent Practitioners