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J. Ritu Chander, M.A.S.
Founder of HPS
Registered Patent Agent
Ritu Chander is a molecular biologist and Registered Patent Agent. Ritu has 17 years of experience in patent practice. She was a patent agent at the law offices of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where she drafted and successfully prosecuted patent applications in a variety of art forms. Further, she was a patent agent at Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, where she drafted and prosecuted patent applications relating to confectionery formula and packaging, performed prior art searches, and acted as the liaison between scientists and outside counsel. Ritu also worked at Abbott Laboratories as a Sr. Patent Information Scientist, and prior to that as a Biologist in Research and Development of HIV diagnostics.
In addition, she provided International Search Reports and Written Opinions for PCT applications through Cardinal Intellectual Property, a government contractor of the RO/US.
Ritu founded Helix Patent Services in 2011 to more fully and flexibly meeting the needs of her global clientele.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters in Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison - B.S. in Genetics
REGISTRATION
Registered to practice as a Patent Agent before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Chair of Patent Agents Committee Since 2004
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Ritu Chander is a Registered Patent Agent, she is not an attorney. Therefore any comments related to legal topics should not be construed as legal advice. For questions or concerns related to legal issues, please consult an attorney. We are affiliated with experienced legal counsel if legal advice is desired.
Founder of HPS
Registered Patent Agent
Ritu Chander is a molecular biologist and Registered Patent Agent. Ritu has 17 years of experience in patent practice. She was a patent agent at the law offices of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where she drafted and successfully prosecuted patent applications in a variety of art forms. Further, she was a patent agent at Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, where she drafted and prosecuted patent applications relating to confectionery formula and packaging, performed prior art searches, and acted as the liaison between scientists and outside counsel. Ritu also worked at Abbott Laboratories as a Sr. Patent Information Scientist, and prior to that as a Biologist in Research and Development of HIV diagnostics.
In addition, she provided International Search Reports and Written Opinions for PCT applications through Cardinal Intellectual Property, a government contractor of the RO/US.
Ritu founded Helix Patent Services in 2011 to more fully and flexibly meeting the needs of her global clientele.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters in Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison - B.S. in Genetics
REGISTRATION
Registered to practice as a Patent Agent before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Chair of Patent Agents Committee Since 2004
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Ritu Chander is a Registered Patent Agent, she is not an attorney. Therefore any comments related to legal topics should not be construed as legal advice. For questions or concerns related to legal issues, please consult an attorney. We are affiliated with experienced legal counsel if legal advice is desired.
Nikita Williams
Intellectual Propert Attorney
Nikita practices intellectual property law with a concentration on patent and trademark litigation and prosecution. She prepares and prosecutes patent applications involving a variety of technologies, including biotechnology, telecommunications, and automotive technology. Experience drafting patent opinions and licenses, handling trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings and managing large patent and trademark portfolios. Experience conducting trademark searches and patent prior art searches. Nikita has worked at firms such as Barns & Thornburg LLP, Ice Miller and Jones Day.
Nikita joined Helix Patent Service in 2014.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY, River Forest, IL
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Nashville, TN
Juris Doctor, 2006
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA
B.S. in Bioengineering, 2003
BAR ADMISSIONS
2006 U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
2006 State of Illinois
2007 Northern District of Illinois
2007 Eastern District of Texas
2011 State of Indiana
2011 Southern District of Indiana
2011 Northern District of Indiana