Panitch Schwarze Hires Experienced Patent Attorney

PHILADELPHIA, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellectual property law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is pleased to announce that Liliana Di Nola-Baron, Ph.D. has joined the firm as Counsel. Her practice encompasses drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patents, managing patent portfolios, performing due diligence analyses, and preparing patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses.

"We are excited to welcome Liliana to our life sciences patent team," said Panitch Schwarze partner Travis W. Bliss, Ph.D. "She has tremendous technical credentials, and her background as a patent practitioner and patent examiner gives her valuable insight into the processes our clients must navigate. An insider's perspective is of tremendous value in the patent space, and we look forward to working with her to secure the best possible outcome for our clients."

Di Nola-Baron leverages her experience as a patent practitioner and as a former patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office as well as her background in molecular biology, immunology, and plant biochemistry to advise clients on intellectual property issues and coordinate national and international patent prosecution strategies. Di Nola-Baron has worked extensively with start-ups and established companies across the life sciences sector and in the food and beverage, agriculture, clean tech and renewable, artificial intelligence, and other industries.

"Building a strong patent strategy requires a keen understanding of the client's unique needs and an insightful and deep knowledge of and relevant expertise in the patent application process. I am thrilled to join the team at Panitch Schwarze and provide clients with patent strategies that drive their business forward," said Di Nola-Baron. "With a deep understanding of the unique challenges in the life sciences sector, I am eager to collaborate with innovators to maximize their success and turn their ideas into a lasting impact."

Di Nola-Baron has extensive experience prosecuting patents in a broad spectrum of areas related to life sciences, including small and large molecule pharmaceuticals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, immunology, gene therapy, molecular biology, biochemistry, stem cells, medical treatments, medical devices, and diagnostic methods and equipment. She also has extensive experience in the fields of food and drink science, transgenic plants, crop improvements, biofuels, cannabinoids, chemical processes, microbe purification systems, cosmetics, coatings, and biologics integrated with artificial intelligence and software.

Prior to joining Panitch Schwarze, Di Nola-Baron worked as an in-house attorney. She also has built her own practice as a solo practitioner and served as an attorney in global law firms. After earning her Ph.D., she worked as a scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Di Nola-Baron earned her J.D. from George Washington University School of Law. She received a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she also earned a master's degree in botany and a bachelor's degree in agriculture.

About Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP – Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is a boutique intellectual property law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware, and Alexandria, Virginia. The firm's IP law practitioners provide strategic litigation, licensing and counseling services relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, domain names, and internet issues domestically and internationally. The firm's long-standing relationships with a network of associates worldwide enable its attorneys and advisors to provide clients with global intellectual property advice and protection.

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