Prior to joining Servilla Whitney, David completed his master’s degree in Biotechnology at Brown University, where he designed and developed long-lasting drug delivery systems using various polymer/drug matrices. His education also included giving advice on SaMD products with regards to intellectual property and regulatory matters, as well as engaging in pitch competitions for various potential startup ideas.
During his time at Rutgers Law School, David focused his studies on intellectual property law, taking courses in patent law, trademark and copyright law, and patent claim drafting. David was also an assistant for the Rutgers Intellectual Property Law Clinic, where he researched and advised New Jersey residents on intellectual property issues involving idea protection, trade secrets, trademark, copyrights, rights of publicity, and patents. Additionally, David served as the Managing Editor of the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal, the earliest and longest running academic journal dedicated to publishing pieces on the intersection of law and technology.
We are pleased to welcome Rashmi Vasthare as a Summer Patent Intern. Rashmi is a first-year law student at Rutgers Law School. Rashmi earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering and a MS in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University School of Engineering. Prior to beginning law school Rashmi worked as a Senior Associate Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Smirk received the 2023 Gertrude K. McGonigle Award, which recognizes one individual a year from Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s nine county footprint who has been a registered Girl Scout volunteer for a minimum of ten years, has proven to be a positive role model while working directly with girls, and has exemplified the values and traditions of Girl Scouting. The award is given in honor of Gertrude K. McGonigle by her daughter, in recognition of her mother’s long-standing interest and support of Girl Scouting in the Reading/Berks County area. Servilla Whitney attorneys and employees are proud to contribute to their communities in many volunteer capacities. Pictured are Rebecca and her daughter, Emma.
Dr. Danielle Kozlosky joins us as a summer intern. Dr. Kozlowsky recently completed the requirements for a PhD in Toxicology at Rutgers University, after earning a Bachelor of Science in Pathobiology at Rutgers University. Danielle’s thesis involved studying mechanisms of fetoplacental cadmium toxicity in the laboratory of Dr. Lauren Aleksunes. Danielle will be entering law school this fall.
Nickita Alexiades joins us as a summer associate. Nickita is entering his third year at Seton Hall University School of Law. Nickita received a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2017. Prior to entering law school at Seton Hall, Nickita worked at a Regulatory Affairs Consultant Engineer, providing global regulatory and compliance assistance to clients in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
Patrick Vinchur joins us as a summer intern. Patrick will be entering Rutgers University School of Law this fall as a first year law student. Patrick received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University.
We are pleased to announce that Servilla Whitney LLC has been ranked in the 2022 Patent Bots® Quality Rankings as a Top 10 firm in Tech Center 1700, covering patent applications in the fields of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
We are pleased to announce that Stephen A. Seach, Jr. recently joined our firm as an associate. With his B.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Stephen further strengthens and broadens the firm’s expertise in biopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
