Jo Ramos

Background

About Jo Ramos

Hello! I’m Jo, As a patent examiner at USPTO, I handle the patent examining functions for inventions in the field of organic chemistry (Biotechnology/Biomedicine & Organic Chemistry), such as searching prior art, reviewing applications, and writing legal opinions. I enjoy applying my scientific knowledge and skills to support the innovation and protection of intellectual property in the US. I have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Texas Tech University, where I specialized in Physical Organic Chemistry. I adore Physical Chemistry for the quantum mechanics and Organic Chemistry for its beauty. I have expertise in spectroscopy, spectrometry, crystallography, and computational chemistry, as well as a broad background in electro, photo, polymer, and supramolecular chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and chemical biology. I have also worked as a patent scientist, a licensing associate, and a patent analyst for various organizations, where I reviewed patent drafts, performed due diligence, and prepared written opinions on the patentability of diverse technologies. I am passionate about advancing the scientific understanding and application of organic chemistry in various domains, such as pharmacology, nanotechnology, and materials science. As a Patent Biotechnology Analyst and as a Licensing Associate, I specialized in the following activities: • Perform comprehensive searches on cases specialized in: Vaccines, Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Virology, Supramolecular Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology. • Submitted ~100 PCT Search and Examination opinions for PCT Chapter I Search and Examination International Search Report (ISR). • Performed ~15 Sequence Searches Analyses with written opinions for the ISR. • Provided technical knowledge for further Office Actions. • Drafted, prepared, and reviewed patent/licensing agreements for patent protection: 3 Patent Licenses, 1 Option, 8 IIA’s, 14 NDA’s, 1 MTA. Reported and delivered 15 presentations on patent/ regulatory affairs and used post market analysis for better licensing negotiations. • Reviewed patent due diligence and provided technical business development notes to identify value in a business; Managed over 420 technologies for opportunities in licensing and scientific collaboration. • Experience of one year (1 year) in Technology Transfer patent prosecution.