Innovation Transfer Operations
The Patent Prosecution group provides comprehensive patent filing, sponsor reporting and annuity management services to campus clients. They provide database support, licensing/accounting functions and centralized attorney firm retention and coordination support for the Office of General Counsel. This group also coordinates with the Chief Investment Officer of The Regents on the acceptance of equity shares in UC startup companies.
Kimberly Jones-Ross
Interim Executive DirectorPhone: (510) 987-9201
Jerina LaBat
Patent Prosecution LeadPhone: (510) 587-6042
Christine Tabisaura
Prosecution AssistantPhone: (510) 587-6058
Vanessa Collins
Prosecution AssistantPhone: (510) 587-6074
Lauryn Hill
Prosecution Assistant
Intellectual Property & Innovation group
Office of General CounselAdvises the university on IP matters, including collaborations, transactions, policy, consultations and dispute resolution.