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Scott L. Burkette
Senior Counsel
Patents and Innovations
San Diego
sburkette@wsgr.com

D858-350-2234

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Scott L. Burkette is an intellectual property senior counsel in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Diego office. His practice focuses on patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling serving clients in the information technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

Prior to joining the firm, Scott worked in pharmaceutical marketing and served as a senior manager and lead scientific advisor for an innovative online agency, where he acquired expertise in all aspects of web development. Additionally, he is fluent in several programming and scripting languages.

Scott's research experience encompasses several areas of cellular and molecular biology. During his time in the laboratory, he contributed to the identification and characterization of proteins interacting with the LDL-receptor family in epithelial cells.

Experience

Scott L. Burkette is an intellectual property senior counsel in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Diego office. His practice focuses on patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling serving clients in the information technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

Prior to joining the firm, Scott worked in pharmaceutical marketing and served as a senior manager and lead scientific advisor for an innovative online agency, where he acquired expertise in all aspects of web development. Additionally, he is fluent in several programming and scripting languages.

Scott's research experience encompasses several areas of cellular and molecular biology. During his time in the laboratory, he contributed to the identification and characterization of proteins interacting with the LDL-receptor family in epithelial cells.

Education
  • J.D., UC Davis School of LawMember, Moot Court Board; Recipient, Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence
  • M.S., Biomedical Science, University of California, San Diego
  • B.S., Biology, University of California, RiversideSumma Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Associations and Memberships
  • Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., UC Davis School of LawMember, Moot Court Board; Recipient, Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence
  • M.S., Biomedical Science, University of California, San Diego
  • B.S., Biology, University of California, RiversideSumma Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Associations and Memberships
  • Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Biological Sciences and Biotechnology

  • Cancer biology
  • Cell biology
  • Cell culture products
  • Cellular biology
  • Microbiology
  • Virology

Therapeutics and Drug Discovery

  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacology

Diagnostics and Medical Devices

  • Bioinformatic
  • Biomedical devices
  • Biosensors
  • Diagnostics
  • Digital pathology
  • Medical devices
  • Medical imaging
  • Telemedicine technology
  • Wearable analyte sensors

Engineering and Technology

  • 3D bioprinting
  • AI
  • Computer science
  • Machine learning
  • Microfluidics
  • Robotics

Genomics and Data Analysis

  • Bioinformatics algorithms
  • Computational biology

Miscellaneous

  • Design patent
  • Infectious diseases
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
Technical Fluency

Biological Sciences and Biotechnology

  • Cancer biology
  • Cell biology
  • Cell culture products
  • Cellular biology
  • Microbiology
  • Virology

Therapeutics and Drug Discovery

  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacology

Diagnostics and Medical Devices

  • Bioinformatic
  • Biomedical devices
  • Biosensors
  • Diagnostics
  • Digital pathology
  • Medical devices
  • Medical imaging
  • Telemedicine technology
  • Wearable analyte sensors

Engineering and Technology

  • 3D bioprinting
  • AI
  • Computer science
  • Machine learning
  • Microfluidics
  • Robotics

Genomics and Data Analysis

  • Bioinformatics algorithms
  • Computational biology

Miscellaneous

  • Design patent
  • Infectious diseases
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
Focus Areas
  • Digital Health
  • Digital Media and Entertainment
  • Intellectual Property
  • Life Sciences
  • Patents and Innovations
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