Lawyer Bio : Russell S. Timm, Ph.D.
Russell S. Timm, Ph.D.
Atlanta
Dr. Timm has significant experience in both bio and chemical technologies, including antibody technology and therapies, agricultural biotechnology, disease and infection diagnostics, vaccines, human and animal health products, novel pharmaceuticals, screening methods, RNA interference, and materials science. He also has experience in litigation support, especially in cases where an advanced
understanding of complex biotechnologies and/or a working knowledge of German has proven valuable to serve client interests.
Dr. Timm received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. His graduate research involved analyzing the effect of androgens on the expression of a high-affinity carnitine transporter. Prior to obtaining his doctorate, Dr. Timm worked at Hoffman La Roche and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Professional Activities
Bar Associations: American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section; Georgia Bar, Intellectual Property Section.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Admitted to the bar: 2005, Georgia; 2010, District of Columbia.
Education
B.S., 1996, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, minor in Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University.
Ph.D., 2001, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Medical College of Georgia.
J.D., 2005, Georgia State University College of Law; Vice President, GSU Intellectual Property Law Society.
Prior Legal Experience
Associate, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, McLean, VA, 2007-2009; Associate, Duane Morris LLP, Philadelphia, PA, 2005-2007.
Additional Information
Languages
German
German
Areas of Proficiency
- Intellectual Property
- Patent Prosecution
