Laura Kiefer is one of the founders of NK Patent Law. She has over 20+ years of experience in patent practice. Before becoming a lawyer, Laura worked as a research scientist in large and startup pharmaceutical companies and is a co-author of numerous scientific articles. Her practice focuses on patent prosecution before the US Patent & Trademark Office and in foreign countries and includes technologies spanning biotechnology, agriculture, therapeutics, diagnostics, material science, nanotechnology, and medical devices.

Laura focuses her practice on helping clients build a strategic international patent portfolio. She has experience with international patent prosecution, including PCT International and National phase patent prosecution. In addition, she assists clients regarding patentability and patent infringement matters, and new business due diligence.

  • J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Ph.D., Biochemistry, Duke University
  • M.S., Biochemistry, University of Georgia
  • B.S., Biochemistry, Florida State University
  • North Carolina
  • USPTO