Laura Avena - Patent Agent

Laura Avena is a Patent Agent whose work focuses on the review and evaluation of technology in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and materials science.  

During her post-graduate work at MIT, Ms. Avena synthesized and characterized first row transition metal metaphosphate complexes and tested these materials for redox flow battery applications using electrochemical analysis, performed multi-step organic synthesis to make various cyptand-type ligands, and designed procedures and glassware for moisture-free ozonolysis experiments following EHS regulations.

Before joining Desmarais LLP, Ms. Avena worked as a Technical Advisor and Patent Agent for the New York office of Baker Botts LLP.  She also worked as a Patent Prosecution paralegal in the New York office of Cooper & Dunham, LLP.  
 

Prior Experience

• Technical Advisor/Patent Agent, Baker Botts LLP, New York, New York, 2018-2022