About
Muna Abu-Shaar is an intellectual property attorney with over twenty years of experience in patent counseling for biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Muna has a molecular biology technical background with experience in biologics (including antibodies and enzymes), pharmaceutical formulations, vaccines, diagnostics, recombinant technologies, and manufacturing processes.
Muna received a J.D. from Fordham Law School (cum laude, order of the coif and law review), a Ph.D. (with distinction) in Cellular, Molecular & Biophysical Studies from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. She was recognized as a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in New York in 2011 and 2013. Prior to founding Biospark Intellectual Property Law, Muna was a partner in the intellectual property group of a large international law firm.
Muna is admitted in Massachusetts and New York and before the USPTO.
Muna can be reached by telephone at 617-294-6604 or by email at muna@biospark-ip.com.
Adam Krol is an intellectual property attorney with a medicinal chemistry and biological engineering technical background. Adam has over ten years of experience in patent counseling for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical industry clients in the areas of biologics, small molecules, pharmaceutical and chemical formulations, and manufacturing processes.
Adam received a J.D. from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo (magna cum laude), an M.E. in Chemical Engineering from SUNY at Buffalo, and a B.S. in Medicinal Chemistry from SUNY at Buffalo (summa cum laude). He was recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2017-2020. Prior to joining Biospark Intellectual Property Law, Adam was an associate at a New York City intellectual property law firm.
Adam is admitted in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey as well as before the USPTO.
Adam can be reached by telephone at 617-800-0066 or by email at adam@biospark-ip.com.
Mike Wiwchar is an intellectual property attorney with a molecular pharmacology and physiology technical background. Mike has experience assisting clients in the areas of biotechnology, biologics, diagnostics, vaccines, recombinant techonologies, microbiology, and food science.
Mike received a J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of Nevada, and a B.Sc. in Biology (Honours) from the University of Winnipeg. He was named to the Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” 2021 list.
Mike joined Biospark in 2021 after several years at a large multinational law firm and two boutique IP firms.
Mike is admitted in Colorado and before the USPTO.
Mike can be reached by telephone at 617-245-0633 or by email at mike@biospark-ip.com.
Sarah Murnaghan is a European patent attorney with experience in patent counseling for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic clients in the areas of small molecules, pharmaceutical and chemical formulations, and manufacturing processes.
Sarah also has experience in Business Development and Strategic Alliances for early drug discovery research as well as decades of experience in client relationship management and project management.
Sarah completed her training for the European Qualifying Patent Exams in Dublin, Ireland. She has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Leeds. Prior to relocating to Massachusetts, Sarah was a Senior Associate at a Dublin based intellectual property law firm.
Sarah can be reached by email at sarah@biospark-ip.com.
David Stark is a UK-qualified solicitor with a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) from BPP Law School, London (both with distinction), a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University College London, and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
David can be reached by email at david@biospark-ip.com.
Raquel Aidun supports the staff and clients as a patent paralegal and accounts manager.
Raquel has a B.A. in Latin American Studies from George Mason University and over seven years of experience in professional office administrative positions with an emphasis in the legal sector.
Raquel can be reached by telephone at 617-245-3983 or by email at raquel@biospark-ip.com.
Karla Johnson supports the staff and clients as an administrative assistant.
Karla has a B.A. in History from George Mason University and over six years of experience in professional office administration.
Karla can be reached by telephone at 617-245-3908 or by email at karla@biospark-ip.com.
Services
Development of intellectual property strategies, including coordination of regulatory and patent exclusivities
Global patent portfolio management and U.S. patent prosecution
Patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
Publication review
Transactional due diligence and deal support
Patent office administrative proceedings, including reexaminations, inter partes reviews, and interferences
Peer review of patent portfolios and pre-suit investigation
Patent litigation strategy and support
Hiring
Biospark Intellectual Property Law does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms.
Biospark is seeking a patent agent with an advanced degree (preferably Ph.D.) in a biology or chemistry discipline and at least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution. The successful candidate will have drafted at least 12 patent applications and 30 office action responses.
The patent agent role entails working one-on-one with associates and partners as well as clients. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of patent strategy, drafting, prosecution, and due diligence matters in a flexible, small firm environment.
Biospark’s team is mostly virtual and we will entertain resumes from any location in the continental U.S., with Eastern and Central time zones preferred.
We will consider candidates for both part-time and full-time positions.
Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired billable hour targets, and writing samples to hiring@biospark-ip.com.
Not a patent agent but interested in working with Biospark? It’s not too early to start a dialogue with us as we will be hiring additional experienced patent professionals in subsequent months (including a patent paralegal, a practice manager, and patent practitioners ranging from the technology specialist to counsel level). Please send us your resume, writing samples, and a cover letter outlining your vision for your career.