Fang Liu’s legal practice ranges from U.S. and foreign patent preparation and prosecution to patentability, validity, and non-infringement opinions in a wide variety of matters pertaining to organic/inorganic chemical arts. Well-versed in the nuances of research, she leverages her expansive knowledge of the scientific landscape to advise clients in the areas of pharmaceutical chemistry, polymer chemistry, petroleum chemistry, nanotechnology, photographic and lithographic chemistry, material chemistry, agricultural chemistry, food additives, and coating compositions.
Before joining Panitch Schwarze, Fang served as a patent attorney at a national law firm, working with some of the highest-profile and most innovative companies in the world. She also prosecuted patents at one of the largest intellectual property boutiques in Washington, D.C. Prior to her legal career, she worked for more than 10 years as a research associate and teaching assistant at several U.S. universities.
A published author, Fang has contributed to several articles and books on chemistry-related topics. While pursuing her Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University, she studied under Professor Ei-ichi Negishi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2010. Fang’s postdoctoral adviser, Professor Marye Anne Fox, was a recipient of the National Medal of Science, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists, engineers and inventors.
