Ernest Yakob
Dr. Ernest Yakob advises major life sciences companies on matters related to patent and intellectual property litigation, drawing on years of experience in both the lab and the law. Ernest handles patent disputes for life sciences companies in district courts, as well as inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office. He also routinely advises clients on a wide range of IP matters, including patent prosecution and opinions, as well as IP licensing and due diligence. As a registered patent attorney with a doctorate in microbiology and immunology as well as complementary academic degrees in chemical engineering and molecular biology, Ernest advises clients with a sophisticated understanding of the underlying products. · Latham & Watkins
About
Dr. Ernest Yakob advises major life sciences companies on patent and intellectual property litigation, representing clients in district court patent disputes, inter partes review, and post-grant review proceedings. He also handles patent prosecution, IP licensing, and IP due diligence, and is a registered patent attorney with a PhD in microbiology and immunology.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- PhD in Microbiology and Immunology
- Chemical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
Admissions
- Registered Patent Attorney (USPTO)