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Catherine Witczak focuses her practice on domestic and international patent portfolio growth and management. She assists clients in the preparation and prosecution of utility and design applications for mechanical, electromechanical, and software-based technologies, including medical devices, consumer packaging, power distribution devices and management systems, building automation systems, and financial services. In addition, Catherine provides counseling and opinion work related to infringement risk assessment, design-around solutions, freedom-to-operate, and patent invalidity.


As a former USPTO patent examiner, Catherine brings a valuable perspective to her work, helping clients efficiently navigate the patent application process and address subject matter eligibility concerns under 35 U.S.C. § 101.


Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2015)
  • Johns Hopkins University (M.S., 2009)
    • Major:Biotechnology with concentration in Regulatory Affairs
  • University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 2005)
    • Major: Bioengineering

Areas of Practice

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