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Adriana Burgy's practice focuses on opinion work, client counseling, patent prosecution and management, and litigation in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology arts. Adriana brings a unique perspective by blending her legal, technical, and industry experience.
Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for patent prosecution, re-examinations, and post-grant proceedings, Adriana counsels her clients on a diverse range of patent issues. She has managed the prosecution of hundreds of patent applications domestically and internationally directed to consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and small molecules. She assists clients on single-patent issues as well as complex matters involving multiple patents and applications requiring ongoing advice on patent portfolio strategy and development, with an eye towards litigation. Client counseling also comprises Adriana's practice. She has assisted clients in the early stages of development through due diligence and patent portfolio analysis. Additionally, Adriana frequently counsels clients regarding prelitigation considerations.
From a patent prosecution perspective, Adriana has drafted and prosecuted numerous patent applications domestically and internationally, guided and advised clients on complex procedural and legal issues surrounding clients patent portfolios, developed and implemented strategic prosecution in support of ongoing litigation, generated strategies for maximizing investment in patent portfolios, and facilitated the identification of high-priority applications within patent portfolios. Adriana's experience includes patentability searching, reexaminations and reissues, and appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). With the changing landscape under the America Invents Act (AIA), Adriana has counseled clients to prepare for the historic reforms, and to develop long-term strategies moving forward under this new regime. Adriana previously served as leader of Finnegan's patent office practice.
Adriana routinely provides legal education and client seminars on various aspects of U.S. patent law and practice with a particular emphasis on practical tips and applications. She has presented on a range of topics, including patent application drafting, patent infringement, validity, and enforceability; restriction requirement practice; obviousness and the use of effective post-filing evidence; and various AIA topics.
Boston Heart Diagnostics Corp. v. Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc.
IPR2015-00557, PTAB, Judges Elluru, Franklin, Paulraj
Prosecution First Blog
USPTO’s First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program USPTO’s First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program
August 16, 2024
Event
Drafting and Prosecuting Patent Applications to Withstand PTAB Scrutiny Drafting and Prosecuting Patent Applications to Withstand PTAB Scrutiny
July 15, 2024
Webinar
Prosecution First Blog
The USPTO’s “Experimental Use Exception Request for Comments” The USPTO’s “Experimental Use Exception Request for Comments”
July 12, 2024
Prosecution First Blog
Inherently Obvious: What is Happening? Inherently Obvious: What is Happening?
July 5, 2024
Event
USPTO Examiner Interview Strategies: Preparing for and Conducting Interviews to Advance Patent Prosecution USPTO Examiner Interview Strategies: Preparing for and Conducting Interviews to Advance Patent Prosecution
June 27, 2024
Webinar
Prosecution First Blog
Inherency Remains High Bar to Meet Inherency Remains High Bar to Meet
June 21, 2024
"Burgy is at her best when working in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields."
Intellectual Property Management Patent 1000
“A sought-after opinion giver, Burgy demonstrates a mastery of both complex chemical and life sciences technology and patent strategy.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“…Chemical and biotech specialist Adriana Burgy…‘provides exceptional thinking in terms of navigating patent prosecution in light of competing technology…’”
Legal 500 United States
“Keeping the patent office practice in the best of health in her role as its captain is Adriana Burgy.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“‘She stays consistently on top of complex portfolios and makes herself available at all times. Her team engages fully in scientific discussions with inventors to master the subject matter and is head and shoulders above others in terms of providing an efficient, highly specialized prosecution service.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Burgy captains the patent office practice and leads the way on the patenting of cutting-edge life sciences technologies, leveraging litigation experience to maximise long-term protections…”
Intellectual Property Management Patent 1000
"Burgy is at her best when working in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields."
Intellectual Property Management Patent 1000
“A sought-after opinion giver, Burgy demonstrates a mastery of both complex chemical and life sciences technology and patent strategy.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“…Chemical and biotech specialist Adriana Burgy…‘provides exceptional thinking in terms of navigating patent prosecution in light of competing technology…’”
Legal 500 United States
“Keeping the patent office practice in the best of health in her role as its captain is Adriana Burgy.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“‘She stays consistently on top of complex portfolios and makes herself available at all times. Her team engages fully in scientific discussions with inventors to master the subject matter and is head and shoulders above others in terms of providing an efficient, highly specialized prosecution service.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Burgy captains the patent office practice and leads the way on the patenting of cutting-edge life sciences technologies, leveraging litigation experience to maximise long-term protections…”
Intellectual Property Management Patent 1000
Award/Ranking
46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000 46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000
June 6, 2024
Intellectual Asset ManagementPress Release
Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked
June 30, 2023
Intellectual Asset ManagementPress Release
45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked 45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked
July 8, 2022
Intellectual Asset ManagementPress Release
40 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in IAM Patent 1000 40 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in IAM Patent 1000
July 8, 2021
Commentary
PTAB: New $400 Appeal Fast Track Is Boon for Important Patents PTAB: New $400 Appeal Fast Track Is Boon for Important Patents
July 13, 2020
Managing Intellectual PropertyPress Release
Finnegan Maintains Top Rankings in 2020 IAM Patent 1000 Guide Finnegan Maintains Top Rankings in 2020 IAM Patent 1000 Guide
June 17, 2020
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