Jason Kuchar, Ph.D. strategically aligns intellectual property protection with clients’ core business objectives. His practice encompasses developing comprehensive IP strategies, including global patent prosecution, portfolio management, landscape analysis and due diligence.

Jason serves clients across the biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. He advises on a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including large and small molecule therapeutics, advanced drug delivery systems, diagnostic tools, vaccines, polypeptide and polynucleotide manufacturing, ‘omics applications (proteomics, spatialomics, metabolomics, genomics), CRISPR gene editing, analytical instrumentation and personalized medicine.

Prior to joining Lathrop GPM, Jason served clients at another corporate law firm in the Minneapolis area. Jason’s prior experience also includes commercial roles at leading life science equipment manufacturers and post-doctoral research at Michigan State University, focusing on proteomic applications and protein characterization. This scientific and business acumen provides him with a unique understanding of clients’ innovations and market needs.

Areas of Focus

Credentials

Education

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude)
  • Montana State University (Ph.D., Biochemistry)
  • Oregon State University (B.S., Chemistry)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • North Carolina
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Publications