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Elizabeth Doctorov
Associate
Patents and Innovations
Palo Alto
edoctorov@wsgr.com

D650-849-3239

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Elizabeth (Lizzy) Doctorov is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a member of the firm’s patents and innovations group. She focuses on patent prosecution, primarily in the fields of biotechnology, life sciences, and medical devices. Lizzy also provides support in various matters related to intellectual property counseling, including performance of due diligence and freedom to operate analysis.

Lizzy pursued an undergraduate degree in molecular and cell biology with a focus on neurobiology. During law school, she conducted research on the intersection of law and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School’s Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior under Professor Francis Shen, J.D., PhD.

Lizzy is fluent in Russian.

Experience

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Doctorov is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a member of the firm’s patents and innovations group. She focuses on patent prosecution, primarily in the fields of biotechnology, life sciences, and medical devices. Lizzy also provides support in various matters related to intellectual property counseling, including performance of due diligence and freedom to operate analysis.

Lizzy pursued an undergraduate degree in molecular and cell biology with a focus on neurobiology. During law school, she conducted research on the intersection of law and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School’s Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior under Professor Francis Shen, J.D., PhD.

Lizzy is fluent in Russian.

Education
  • J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law, 2023Business Law Certificate
  • B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 2020
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law, 2023Business Law Certificate
  • B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 2020
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Select Representations

  • Bolt Medical (laser-based intravascular lithotripsy) in its January 2025 acquisition by Boston Scientific for $600 million upfront and up to $300 million in milestone payments
Matters

Select Representations

  • Bolt Medical (laser-based intravascular lithotripsy) in its January 2025 acquisition by Boston Scientific for $600 million upfront and up to $300 million in milestone payments

Select Publications

  • Author, “Fearless Dining: Mandating Universal Allergen Disclosures on Restaurant Menus,” California Law Review, June 28, 2023
  • Co-author, “Genetic Mapping and Biochemical Basis of Yellow Feather Pigmentation in Budgerigars,” 171(2) Cell 427-439, October 5, 2017
Insights

Select Publications

  • Author, “Fearless Dining: Mandating Universal Allergen Disclosures on Restaurant Menus,” California Law Review, June 28, 2023
  • Co-author, “Genetic Mapping and Biochemical Basis of Yellow Feather Pigmentation in Budgerigars,” 171(2) Cell 427-439, October 5, 2017

Diagnostics and Medical Devices

  • Medical devices
  • Medical imaging
  • Neuroimaging

  • Wearable analyte sensors

Engineering and Advanced Technologies

  • Machine learning
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Microfluidics

Miscellaneous

  • Data center cooling solutions
  • Digestive health
  • External medical accessories
  • Internal medical devices
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology
  • Medical waste management systems for hospitals
  • Solar
  • Surgical robotics
Technical Fluency

Diagnostics and Medical Devices

  • Medical devices
  • Medical imaging
  • Neuroimaging

  • Wearable analyte sensors

Engineering and Advanced Technologies

  • Machine learning
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Microfluidics

Miscellaneous

  • Data center cooling solutions
  • Digestive health
  • External medical accessories
  • Internal medical devices
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology
  • Medical waste management systems for hospitals
  • Solar
  • Surgical robotics
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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Bolt Medical on Merger with Boston Scientific
On January 8, 2025, Boston Scientific announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bolt Medical, the developer of an intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) advanced laser-based platform for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease, for up to $900 million. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Bolt Medical on the transaction.
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The Life Sciences Report – June 2024
This latest edition features articles on biotech client Siolta Therapeutics, the use of safety and efficacy findings to extend drug exclusivity periods, life sciences venture financings for clients in 2023, and updated USPTO guidance for determining non-obviousness. The newsletter also includes details on the recent LaunchBio NextGen VC Forum in San Francisco, the firm’s Patents and Innovations Learning Library for in-house IP counsel, the latest episodes of the LaunchBio/Wilson Sonsini NextGen VC Podcast focused on life sciences investing, and the firm’s sponsorship of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, as well as select life sciences client highlights.
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