Biography

With over 20 years of experience, Joshua T. Elliott focuses on patent law matters related to biochemistry and biotechnology, including advising and counseling clients on issues such as freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, and design around strategies. His practice includes rendering opinions, conducting patent due diligence investigations, advising clients on patent portfolio strategies, strategically managing global patent portfolios, and preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Josh also has experience advising clients on due diligence issues related to potential investments, venture funding, and initial public offerings.

Representative Experience

Josh has particular experience in advising biotechnology companies on patent issues related to advancing products to market, including agricultural and biotherapeutic products.

He has worked on patent matters in diverse technologies, including:

  • Plant biotechnology
  • Industrial/enzyme biotechnology
  • Nucleic acid and protein technologies
  • Therapeutic antibodies
  • RNA interference
  • Metabolomics
  • Proteomics
  • Vaccines
  • Small molecule pharmaceuticals

Background and Credentials

Josh earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Loren M. Berry Scholarship. During law school, he was a member of the University of Dayton Law Review. He graduated with a B.S. in chemistry on the biochemistry track, with Distinction, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Prior to attending law school, Josh was a field scientist with Research Triangle Institute.

Education

  • University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., with distinction)
    • Chemistry (Biochemistry track)

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Publications and Presentations

  • "Patent & Licensing Strategy," Association of Corporate Counsel, RTP Chapter, Research Triangle Park, NC, October 16, 2019. 
  • "2019 IPPulooza," Association of Corporate Counsel, RTP Chapter, Research Triangle Park, NC, February 22, 2019. 
  • "IP Update 2017," Association of Corporate Counsel, RTP Chapter, Research Triangle Park, NC, August 16, 2017. 
  • “2013 Intellectual Property Law Update,” Association of Corporate Counsel, RTP Chapter, Research Triangle Park, NC, December 18, 2013.
  • “Recent Court Decisions that Affect your Patent Rights,” The Laws of Science: Understanding Intellectual Property for the Life Sciences, Durham, NC, March 29, 2012.

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Community and Professional Involvement

  • North Carolina Bar Association, Co-chair, Chemical and Biotechnology Patents Committee, 2007–2010
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