Mallary de Merlier

Partner, Patent Attorney
San Diego, EIP US LLP

Mallary is a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney with over 15 years' experience in IP for the biotechnology and medical device industries. She joined EIP from a position as partner in one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States.

Mallary has represented clients in a variety of fields including immunology, molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, blood purification, nutraceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices such as infusers, catheter assemblies and orthopaedic braces.

Prior to entering law, Mallary carried out research at Montana State University into the use of biological organisms to control weeds. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego (J.D.) cum laude and Santa Clara University (B.S Biology).

Education and qualifications

Registered U.S. Patent Attorney, 2002

  • 1996 — 1999
    Juris Doctorate, University of San Diego School of Law
  • 1987 — 1991
    Bachelor of Science, Biology, Santa Clara University

Career history

  • 2014 — present
    Partner, EIP US LLP
  • 2005 — 2014
    Partner, Knobbe Martens
  • 1999 — 2005
    Associate, Knobbe Martens
  • 1991 — 1996
    Laboratory Supervisor, Montana State University

Awards and recognition

  • Recommended as leading individual in 'The IAM Patent 1000' 2015. (link)