Christian Cawthorn

Biography

Christian Cawthorn practises in the areas of biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, proteins, genetics, cloning, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, PCR techniques, tissue culture and enzymatic assays. In addition to providing comprehensive management of client's intellectual property portfolios, Mr. Cawthorn provides support for clients through the entire patent process and beyond, and develops strategies tailored to their specific needs. He focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the field of biotechnology. He has also participated in due diligence analyses of intellectual property portfolios and prospectus drafting in collaboration with lawyers of our Business Law Group.

Before joining the firm in 1996, Mr. Cawthorn worked for seven years as a research assistant in the Genetic Unit laboratory of the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Year of Registration

• United States (patents) 2001
• Canada (patents) 2000

EDUCATION

• B.Sc., Biochemistry, Université de Montréal, 1989

Memberships and Activities

• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada IPIC
• Ordre des chimistes du Québec
• Chemical Institute of Canada
• Canadian Society for Chemistry
• Quorum of the Canadian Techonology Network