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Rolando F. Rengifo

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Washington +1 202 662 5068

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    Rolando Rengifo advises clients on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, freedom-to-operate analyses, diligence, and related IP counseling, with a focus on life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical technologies. He helps clients protect and evaluate innovations involving small molecules, biologics, protein chemistry, immunology, diagnostics, and related technologies.

    Rolando has experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications, responding to Office Actions, conducting examiner interviews, and coordinating foreign prosecution strategy. He advises on patentability, validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues, including in connection with diligence, licensing, pre-litigation assessment, and portfolio development.

    Rolando has contributed to commentary on a range of patent law and policy developments affecting patent prosecution, enforcement, and innovation in the life sciences.

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    • Counseled life sciences and biotechnology clients on patent prosecution and portfolio strategy for technologies involving small molecule chemistry, protein chemistry, immunology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
    • Prepared freedom-to-operate analyses for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, and life sciences clients evaluating product development, commercialization, and licensing strategies.
    • Conducted patentability, validity, infringement, and invalidity analyses in connection with diligence, licensing, royalty, and pre-litigation considerations.
    • Prepared and prosecuted U.S. and international patent applications, including responding to Office Actions and guiding international strategy in response to international Office Actions.
    • Advised clients on patent portfolio development, including strategies for broadening and strengthening patent protection across U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
    • Supported prosecution and strategic counseling for global biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as university clients.

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    Education
    • Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2020
        • Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Journal on Emerging Technologies
    • Emory University, Ph.D., 2017
        • Biomolecular and Biophysical Chemistry
    • Duke University, B.S., 2011
        • Chemistry and Neuroscience
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • Georgia
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Languages
    • Spanish
    Pro Bono
    • Represented an asylum seeker in Georgia in a matter involving gender-based violence.
    • Represented an asylum seeker in Georgia in a matter involving political opinion and sexual orientation-based prosecution.
    • Assisted asylum seekers prepare for credible fear interviews in Georgia and Texas.
    • Assisted low-income tenants in evictions matters in Georgia.
    • Prepared and filed utility and design patent applications for medical device innovations.
    • Prepared privacy policy and terms of service documents for a nonprofit organization.
    Accolades
    • Most Promising Newcomer Finalist, ALM Southeastern Legal Awards (2025)
    • Atlanta Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Tahirih Justice Center (2023)
    • Pro Bono Associate of the Year (2022)

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