Christopher B. Ferenc

Chris Ferenc concentrates his practice in intellectual property matters, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications relating to specialty chemicals, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and food science technology. Mr. Ferenc also counsels clients on issues regarding the patentability of inventions, patent rights in foreign countries, and the infringement and validity of U.S. patents.

Prior to joining Katten, Mr. Ferenc was an associate at an intellectual property law specialty firm in Washington, D.C. He also conducted research in an analytical biochemistry laboratory, focusing on the separation of intracellular lipids using microfluidic forensic technology.

Mr. Ferenc received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Virginia, and his Juris Doctor, with a concentration in intellectual property, from Seton Hall University Law School. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, New Jersey and Virginia, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.