Maki Saitoh

Maki is a patent agent in the firm's Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Group, where she focuses on preparation and prosecution of patent applications for domestic and international clients in a wide range of technical areas including biotechnology, cosmetics, food/beverages, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, polymers, catalysts, batteries, fibers/textiles, semiconductors, glass, packaging/films, dyes/pigments, toners, and coatings. Maki advises clients on effectively prosecuting U.S. applications.

Prior to joining the firm, Maki worked at Whitehead Institute/Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a researcher investigating the role of stem cells in cancer development. She collaborated with scientists from all over the world.

Maki has experience in conducting prior art searches in English and Japanese, as well as in analyzing patent and technical literature for patentability, invalidity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues.

Not a member of the DC Bar.  Practice limited to certain matters before the USPTO and federal courts.