Associate
Clinton's graduate research focused on gene stacking techniques, using recombinases for gene integration and nucleases for marker gene deletion. His thesis concentrated on correlating gene expression analysis with phenotypic structures to develop drought resistant rice.
While pursuing his law degree, Clinton participated in the Patent Experience Extern Program (PEEP) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and he worked as a summer associate at Finnegan. Prior to law school, Clinton worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and at DuPont Pioneer, Inc.
Before beginning his legal career, Clinton served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, and in South Korea, where he was a tactical controller for Patriot missile systems.
Clinton maintains an active pro bono practice. He has successfully represented clients in various matters, including landlord/tenant disputes and veterans appeals. Clinton has been recognized on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Finnegan helps Intellia Therapeutics acquire Rewrite Therapeutics, Inc. for $45 million
Federal Circuit IP Blog
Demonstration of Fully Functional Prototype at Industry Trade Show Renders Asserted Claims Invalid Under Public Use Bar Demonstration of Fully Functional Prototype at Industry Trade Show Renders Asserted Claims Invalid Under Public Use Bar
February 23, 2023
At the PTAB Blog
Federal Circuit: Mandamus Petitions Challenging Institution Denial Are Unlikely to Show Right to Relief Federal Circuit: Mandamus Petitions Challenging Institution Denial Are Unlikely to Show Right to Relief
March 31, 2021
At the PTAB Blog
Federal Circuit Partially Vacates PTAB Decision in Mixed Victory for Samsung Federal Circuit Partially Vacates PTAB Decision in Mixed Victory for Samsung
February 22, 2021
Federal Circuit IP Blog
Opting for Continued Examination May Lead to a Shorter Patent Term Adjustment Opting for Continued Examination May Lead to a Shorter Patent Term Adjustment
February 16, 2021
Award/Ranking
60 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 60 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
May 15, 2024
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